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COPYRIGHT,   1897,  BY 

MARY  WI'.DER  TILESTOA) 


prfntera 

8.  J.  PARKniLi,  .fe  Co.,  Boston,  U.S.A. 


preface 


his  collection  of  prayeiS  for  daily 
use  has  been  gathered  from 
many  sources,  ancient  and  mod- 
ern. It  has  historical  interest, 
and  the  literary  quality  has  been  carefully 
considered,  but  the  primary  object  is  to 
nourish  the  soiritual  life.  As  the  design 
is  to  provide  a  brief  selection  for  every 
day,  in  many  cases  a  portion  only  of  a 
long  prayer  is  given,  or  it  is  condensed 
by  omission,  but  alterations  have  been 
made  as  sparingly  as  possible. 

Fourteen  centuries  of  prayer,  aspiration, 
and  praise  unite  here  in  one  harmony 
of  devotion.  A  large  number  of  these 
prayers  date  from  the  fifth  and  sixth 
centuries,  taken  from  the  Leonine,  Gela- 
sian,  and  Gregorian  Sacramentaries,  from 
which  the  collects  in  the  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer  are  in  great  measure  derived. 


JBrrface 

The  earnest  and  impassioned  prayers  of 
St.  Augustine  belong  to  the  same  period. 
Many  of  the  prayers  attributed  to  him, 
however,  are  of  later  origin  and  doubtful 
authorship,  some  of  them,  probably, 
being  by  St.  Anselm  and  St.  Bernard. 
There  are  some  striking  and  fervent  col- 
lects from  the  Mozarabic  Sacramentary, 
which  was  in  use  in  Spain  before  A.  D. 
700.  In  the  Middle  Ages,  St.  Anselm, 
Thomas  a  Kempis,  and  others  contribute 
devout  prayers,  and  the  age  of  the  Re- 
formation in  England  and  Germany  is 
very  rich  in  devotional  treasures.  In  the 
succeeding  centuries,  Bishop  Andrewes, 
Jeremy  Taylor,  Bishop  Wilson,  Dr.  John- 
son, and  many  others,  continue  the 
golden  chain  down  to  the  present  cen- 
tury. The  names  of  Christina  G.  Ros- 
setti,  George  Dawson,  Rowland  Wil- 
liams, and  E.  B.  Pusey  are  enough  to 
show  that  the  spirit  of  prayer  still  burns 
with  a  steady  flame. 

I  acknowledge,  with  gratitude,  my  in- 
debtedness to  "Ancient  Collects,"  by 
Rev.  William  Bright;  Bunsen's  **Collec- 


VI 


preface 

tion  of  Prayers";  "  Annus  Domini,"  and 
"The  Face  of  the  Deep, "  by  Miss  Ros- 
setti;  *' Prayers,"  by  George  Dawson; 
**  Private  Prayers,"  by  Rev.  E.  B.  Pusey; 
''Psalms  and  Litanies,"  by  Rev.  Row- 
land Williams;  "Home  Prayers,"  by 
Rev.  James  Martineau;  "Moments  on 
the  Mount,"  and  "Voices  of  the  Spirit," 
by  Rev.  George  Matheson;  "Prayers," 
by  Rev.  Rufus  Ellis,  and  others  too 
numerous  to  mention.  I  am  indebted 
to  Rev.  J.  R.  Miller  for  a  prayer  con- 
tributed by  him  to  this  book.  I  must 
also  express  my  thanks  to  the  publishers 
who  have  kindly  given  me  permis- 
sion to  use  copyrighted  material;  to 
Messrs.  Armstrong  &  Son,  for  prayers 
from  the  works  of  Dr.  Matheson,  above 
mentioned ;  and  to  Mr.  Charles  Baxter  for 
the  prayers  by  Robert  Louis  Stevenson. 


vu 


®6e  ILorD's^  prater 


ur  jfat^cr  M)k\)  art  in  l)fabm, 

Hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Th> 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And 
forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion, but  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever — Amen. 


gintley  of  ^ubjectjs 

Adversity  or  Danger — 78,   84,    109,  118,    151,  230, 

278,  284,  288,  34',  351,  358. 
Affliction  and  Suffering — 30,  ^i,  79,96,98,  14=;,  146, 

158,  167,  170,  223,  24s,  250,  258,  263,  264,  269, 

273,  308,  315,  316,  327,  331,  }}8,  345,  3S0,  352, 

364. 

Aspiration — 4,  8,  40,  64,  65,  100,  lo"?,  108,  1 10,  1 16, 
122,  125,  127,  134,  144,  147,  148,  154,  162,  ib8, 
179,  181,  189,  197,199,220,240,261,265,266, 
270,  281,  290,  296,  302,  308,  320,  328,  329,  346, 
360. 

Conformity  to  the  Will  of  God — 3,  15,  21,  23,  29, 
34,  49,  66,  74,  84,  92,  loi,  131,  135,  172,  184, 
190,  200,  257,  288,  301,  305,  322,  329,  339,  342. 

i^ourage.  Cheerfulness,  Strength — \,   10,  18,  33,  88, 

95,    >02,    133,    142,    145,    151,    176,    177,    170,    IQI, 

205, 230, 237, 246, 247, 27s,  280, 285, 31 1, 319, 

323,  324,  349,  354- 


X  31nDfr  of  ^ubfectfif 

Confession  and  Penitence — 13,  23,  32,  57,  61,  63, 
67,  69,  75,  77,81,83,87,  106,  112,  113,  115, 
>i7,  130,  >33,  '37,  140,  157,  160,  175,  188,208, 
224,  254,  268,  300,  304,  330. 

Consecration  and  Holiness — 19,  ^^^  40,  42,  60,  82, 
86,  109,  122,  165,201,206,  226,238,  242,244, 
266,  272,  275,  300,  310,  322, 330,  336,  337,  340, 
347,  353,  361. 

Communion  of  Saints — 3,  25,  50,  100,  139,  150, 
168,  186,  192,  306,  307,  3S9- 

Duty— 1,  7,22,24,31,34,  30,  4s,  46,  58,86,  91,93, 
95,  99,  13Q,  '42,  146,  173,  177,   1 8s,  194,  213, 

214,  24Q,  253,  274,  282,  283,  287,  289,  300,  303, 
309,314,322,328,339. 

Faith  and  Fervor — 8,  16,    25,  ^<yj    51,  62,    70,    105, 

111,  178. 
Forgiveness  and  Kindness — 26,  38,  55,  87,  119,  121, 

125,130,  136,  159,  162,  171,  193,  195,  204,207, 

212,  225,  227,  232,  251,  286,  362. 
Guidance  and  Light — 6,   15,  22,  28,  40,  44,  62,  80, 

81,  129,  138,  149,  180,  183,  190,  194,  196,  213, 

215,  237,  246,    248,  253,  312,  313,  344. 

Love  of  Family,  Friends,  Mankind — 5,  24,  48,  54, 
58,  66,  67,  76,  97,  104,  107,  115,  n 9,  120,  121, 
127,  169,183,  193,  203,  216,226,232,  230,249, 
263,  269,285,  286,  296,  297,309,315,  32  1,335; 
}5^>  351:  357- 


3|nDrr  of  ^ubfccts?  xi 

Love  of  God— 1 6,  17,  37,  52,  54,  66,  67,  73,  90,  95, 
97,104,  105,  108,  120,  141,  153,  176,  178,  182, 
192,195,  218,  222,  232,  234,  235,  267,  287,  297, 
298,  305,  313,  3 « 5,  3 '7,  332,  363- 

Obedience  to  God — q,  7,  16,  20,  26,  55,  60,  91,  97, 
109,  123,  13s,  140,  143,  178,  182,202,221,-33, 
241,248,  125,  329. 

Peace  and  Rest  in  God — 8,  10,  14,  18,  21,  25,  43, 
52,54,  59,  72,  96,  104,  126,  136,  143,  171,  195, 

201,  223,  240,  255,  260,  284,  314,  318,  362. 

Purity  and  Truth — 26,47,  83,99,  103,  iii,  123, 
147,  15^  '<^4,  207,  234,  243,  262,  289,  330. 

Submission  and  Resignation — 36,  41,  58,  71,  89,  96, 
102,  132,  164,  170,  210,219,236,241,252,276, 

202,  304,  334,  318,  363. 

Temptation  and  Trial — 90,  133,  137,  166,  235,  265, 
268. 

Thanksgiving  and  Praise — 9,  n,  12,  27,  48,  50,  ^6, 
68,94,  124,  141,  150,  152,  156,' 163,  174,  211, 
228,231,  238,  256,280,281,294,295,  301,321, 
326,  366 

Trust  in  Goa— 2,  28,  41,  46,  53,  92,  94,  114,  128, 
161,  186,  187,  198,  202,  209,  218,  219,  228,  229, 
236,247,252,259,  270,  271,  277,293,  299,321, 
333,  34>,  343,  348,  355,  356,  358,  365. 


Aitken,  Rev.  William  Hay  Hunter,  b.  J841 — 336 
Albrecht,  Rev.  Bernhard  (1569-1636) — 162 
Aicuinus,  Albinus  Flaccus  (735-804) — 13 
Alford,  Rev.  Henry  (1810-1871) — 26,  54,  60,  90,  135, 

159,  185. 
Altar  at  Home,  The  1862 — 277. 
Ambrose,  St.  (340-397) — 287. 
Ancient  Collect — 3s  i . 

Andrewes,   Bishop   Lancelot  (1555-1626) — 112,  is6, 
198,  220,  204,  290. 

Anselm,  St.  (1033- 1 109)— 17,  '20,  354. 

Aquinas,  St.  Thomas  (122 5?- 12 74) — 42. 

Arndt,  Rev.  Johann  (1555-1621) — 37,  87,  134,  212. 

Arnold,  Rev.  Gottfried  (1665-1 7 14) — 154. 

Arnold,  Rev.  Thomas  (1795-1842) — 7,  86,  127. 

Augustine,  St.  (354-430)— 2,  52,  57,  61,  75,  108,  1 16, 

138,   160,  182,    196,  222,   256,   278,   312.  330, 

344. 


3InDe]i:  of  Slutljora;  ^i" 

Basil,  St.  (329-379)— 55- 

Becon,  Rev.  Thomas  (151 1-1570) — 24,  50. 

Bersier,    Rev.   Eugene  (1831-1889) — 133,  263,  285, 

33«- 
Besson,  Rev.  Charles  Jean  Baptiste  (18 16-1 861) — 241. 
Book  of  Christian  Prayers,  A  1578 — 66j  126. 
Book  of  Common  Prayer,  1549 — 321. 
Book  of  Common  Prayer,  1626 — 296. 
Book  of  Hours,  1865 — 144,  178,  183,  285. 
Book  of  Prayers,  1851 — 262,  3159. 
Bright,  Rev.  William,  b,  1824 — 15,  46,  62,  107. 
Bunsen's  Collection — 48,  67. 

Carpenter,  Mary,  (1807-1877) — 43. 
Channing,  Rev.  William  Ellery  (1780- 1842) — 323. 
Collyer,  Rev.  Robert,  b.  1823 — 187,  228,  229. 
Coptic  Liturgy  of  St.  Cyril — 1 19,  147. 

Dawson,  Rev.  George (i 821 -1876) — i,  8,28,  41,  51, 
59,84,91,97,  117,123,  129,  143,  149,  155, 
161,  167,  189,205,213,223,233,247,259,271, 
283,  293,  299,  3 '9,  33},  341- 

Doddridge,  Rev.  Philip  (1702-1 751) — 238. 

Donne,  Rev.  John  (1573-1031) — 250. 


xiv  31nt)e)t:  of  3iut\)ot& 

Ellis,  Rev.  Rufus  (i 819- 18815) — 56,  150,  203,  307. 
Embden,  Rev.  Joachim  (1595-1650) — 59. 
Erasmus,  Desiderius  (1467- 1536) — 180. 

Fenelon,  Archbishop  Fran9ois  de  la  Mothe  (1651- 
1715)— 29,  132. 

Foote,  Rev.    Henry  Wilder  (1838-1889)— 65,   101, 

'97,273,  295,325,345,358. 

Galilean  Sacramentary,  A.  D.  800 — 60,  263. 

Gelasian  Sacramentary,  A.D.  492  or  494 — 10,  85,  91, 
1 14,  140,  1 01,  203,  262,  284,  287,  300,  304,  323^ 
3}h  341,  350,  355,  3,57- 

Gothic  Missal — 25. 

Goulburn's  Family  Prayers — 137. 

Greek  Church — 68,  106,  124,  240. 

Gregorian  Sacramentary,  A.D.  590 — 6,  84,  99,  217, 
289,312,  314. 

Grey,  Lady  Jane  (153 7- 15 54) — 118. 

Habermann,  Johann  (15 16-1 590) — 352. 

Hare,  Mrs.  Maria  (1798- 18 70) — 20,67,  173,201,261 

Henry,  Rev.  Matthew  (1662-1 7 14) — 282. 

Henry  VllTs  Primer,  1  S4S — 27,  04. 

Hickes'  Devotions,  1700 — 216,  284,  322. 


3InDc)t:  of  9iutl)or0  xv 

How,  Charles  (i 661-1745) — 82,  135,  153,  298,  329, 
366. 

Hunter's  Devotional  Services,  1892 — 270,  297. 

Jacobite  Liturgy  of  St.  Dionysius — 104. 

Jenks,   Rev.   Benjamin  (1646-1714) — 121,  179,  288, 

3'4,  324,337,  357- 
Jerome,  St.  (345?-42o) — 224. 

Johnson,  Samuel  (i 709-1  784) — 22,  77,  146,  208,  248, 
302. 

Kempis,  Thomas  ^(1379-1471) — 14,  21,  34,  41,  64, 
73,  92,  130,  158,  166,  188,  210,  230,  254,  208, 
280,  292,  304,308,  320,  330,  338,  350,  356. 

Kepler,  Johann  (i  571-1630) — 231. 

King's  Chapel  Liturgy,  1831  — 137,  237. 

Leighton,  Archbishop  Robert  (161 1-1684) — 353. 

Leonine  Sacramentary,  A. D.  440 — 31,  109,  165,  19I1 
243,  286,  315,  3^2. 

Liturgy  of  St.  James  (2d  century  ?  ) — 19. 

Liturgy  of  St.  Mark  C 175-2 54) — 81,  98,  152,  223. 

Martineau,  Rev.  James,  b.  1805 — 12,  39,  69,  83,  93, 
155,  139,  181,  180,209,249,  275,  303,  356. 


xvi  31ntiei:  of  aiutl)or0 

Martineau's  Common  Prayer  for  Christian  Worship — 

45- 
Martyn,  Rev.  Henry  (178 1-18 12) — 31. 

Matheson,  Rev.  George,  b.  1842 — 3,  72,  131,  215, 

257,  349- 
Mayer,  Rev.  Christoph,  1578 — 242. 
Melancthon,  Rev.  Philip  (1497-1560) — 168. 
Miller,  Rev.  James  Russell,  b.  1840— 311. 
Monsell,  Rev.  John  Samuel  Bewley  (181 1-1875) — 25. 
Mozarabic   Sacramentary,    before   A.D.    700 — 1,22, 

24,   62,   80,  102,  136,  171,  190,  269,  328,  354, 

363. 

Nelson,  Robert  (1056-1 71 5) — 102, 

New  Church  Book  of  Worship,  1876 — 194,  225,  252. 

Newman,   Cardinal  John  (1801-1890) — 35,  80,  109 
165,  211,  219,  255,  334,  343. 

Osgood,  Rev.  Samuel  (1812-1880) — 360. 
Oxen  den.    Bishop   Ashton   (1808-1892) — 163,    227, 
251.  279,  313. 

Palma,  Ludovicus — 244. 

Paradise  for  the  Chiisuan  Soul-    11 1 ,  176,  200,  338. 


3|nUr]t:  of  Sint\)ots>  mi 

Pascal,  Blaise  (1623-1662) — 89, 

Patrick,  Bishop  Simon  (1626-1707) — 11,  206,  342, 
361. 

Penitent  Pilgrim,  The,  1641 — 362. 

Pocket  Manual  of  Prayers,  i860 — 234,  328, 

Priest's  Prayer  Book — 1870,  123,  337. 

Private  Devotions,  1560 — 32,  234,  266,  306,  344. 

Pusey,  Rev.  Edward  Bouverie  (1800-1882) — 10,  18, 
36,  49,  74,  88,  97,  los,  108,  141,  147,  155,  170, 
175,  183,  190,  217,  235,  239,267,270,  281, 
296,  301,  313,  317,332. 

Quirsfeld,  Rev.  Johann  ( 1 64 1  - 1 686) — }}^. 

Reinhard,  Rev.  V.  R.  (1753-1812) — 110. 
Ridley,  Bishop  Nicholas  (1500?- 15 55) — 151,  246. 
Ritter,  Melchior,  1689 — 260. 

Roman  Breviary — 2,  7,  8,  18,  23,  32,  46,  88,  90,  ^6, 
115,  122,  142,  145,  177,  185,  194,202,218, 
247,  253,  266,  288,  297,  346. 

Rossetti,  Christina  Georgina  (1830-1895) — 5,  16,  23, 
28,  34,  36,  40,  48,  55,  58,  63,  66,  70,  81,  89, 
92,94,99,  in,  "9,  125,  128,  133,  142,  146, 
151,  159,  164,  168,  169,  171,  177,  182,  184, 
191,  195,207,218,225,  231,237,240,  246,253, 


xviii  3^Xt>tX  of  ^nt\)Ot^ 

Rossetti,  Christina  Georgina(  1830- 1895) — Continued 
269,281,289,  305,  309,  315,  321,  329,340, 
345,  35",  355,  363- 

Sailer,  Rev.  Michael  (175 1-1832) — 174,  272. 

Sarum  Breviary,  1085 — 6,  26,  44,  54,  63,  71,  95,  106, 
>32,  143,  153,  '7^  207,  213,  218,  224,  230, 
232,  268,  275,  280,  300,  308,  320,  330,  347- 

Scheretz,  Rev.  S.  (i  584-1 639) — 364. 

Shaftesbury,  Antony  Ashley  Cooper,  Earl  of  (1801- 
»885)-335. 

Sidney,  Sir  Philip  (1SS4-1 586) — 30. 

Skinner,  Rev.  James  (1818-1882) — 12s,  309,  339. 

Stark,  J.  F.  (1680-17SO) — 76,  316. 

Stevenson,  Robert  Louis  (1850-1894) — 4,  95, 

Stone,  Rev.  Thomas  Treadwell  (1801-189S) — 193. 

Syrian  Clementine  Liturgy — 195. 

Taylor,  Bishop  Jeremy  (1613-1667) — 9,  16,  38,  58, 
79,  85,  107,  114,  128,  140,  178,  202,  214,  274, 
294,  3»o,  320,  340,  348. 

Tersteegen,  Gerhard  (1697-1769) — 33,  100.  148, 
192,  226. 

Theresa,  St.  (1515-1583) — 15. 


31ntje]i:  of  0ut^ors:  xix 

Treasury  of  Devotion,  1869—44,  103,  122,  144,  204, 
232,235,  252,  258,  301,  347. 

Vives,  Ludovicus,  1578—239,  249,  286. 

Way  of  Eternal  Life,  The— 172,  318. 

Weiss,  Rev.  S.  (i  738-1805)— 236,276. 

Williams,  Rev.  Rowland  (1818-1870) — 5,40,  47,  70, 

78,  103,  1 13,  14%  IS7,  '79,  ^99,  221,  243,  248, 

265,  291,  300,  30s,  327,  346. 

Wilson,    Bishop   Thomas  (1663-1 7ss) — 53,  7',  96, 
104,  136,  14Q,  164,  170,  184,  267,  322,  326. 

Woolman,  John  (1720-1772) — 24^. 
Zschokke,  Johann  Heinrich  (1771-1848) — ^365. 


Imtgljt^  (&ot>,  liate  mtu^  upon 

us,  who,  when  troubled  with  the 
things  that  are  past,  lose  faith, 
and  life,  and  courage,  and  hope. 
So  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  uphold  us, 
that  we,  being  sustained  by  a  true  f^iith 
that  Thou  art   merciful    and  forgiving, 
may   go  on  in  the  life  of  the  future  to 
keep  Thy  commandments,  to  rejoice  in 
Thy  bounty,  to  trust  in  Thy  mercy,  and 
to  hope  in  the  eternal  life.     Grant  unto 
all  of  us,  whatsoever  may  betide  us,  to 
remember  ever  that  it  is  all  of  Thy  guid- 
ance, under  Thy  care,  by  Thy  will  ;  that 
so,  in  darkest  days,  beholding  Thee  we 
may  have  courage  to  go  on,  faith  to  en- 
dure, patience  to  bear,  and  hopefulness 
to  hold  out,  even  unto  the  end — Amen. 

♦^ 

tKl^ott,  tDtio  art  ebrr  tt)e  sfame* 

grant  us  so  to  pass  through  the 
^Jl  coming  year  with  faithful  hearts, 
that  we  may  be  able  in  all  things 
to  please  Thy  loving  eyes — Amen. 

^03arabic,  700  3C.  ©. 


2  +  ^4.  +  ^  +  +  31anuar^  t\)t  ^rconu 
tlori3    our    ^oti,    uuDrr    t\)t 

shadow  of  Thy  wings  let  us 
hope.  Thou  wilt  support  us, 
both  when  little,  and  even  to 
gray  hairs.  When  our  strength  is  of 
Thee,  it  is  strength ;  but,  when  our  own, 
it  is  feebleness.  We  return  unto  Thee, 
O  Lord,  that  from  their  weariness  our 
souls  may  rise  towards  Thee,  leaning  on 
the  things  which  Thou  hast  created,  and 
passing  on  to  Thyself,  who  hast  wonder- 
fully made  them ;  for  withThee  is  refresh- 
ment and  true  strength — Amen. 

^u  3tu0u?tine. 


^oUt   let  tlje  0igl)mg   of  t\)t 

prisoner  come  before  Thee,  and 
'^M  mercifully  grant  unto  us  that  we 
may  be  delivered  by  Thine  al- 
mighty power  from  all  bonds  and  chains 
of  sin  whether  in  our  bodies  or  in  our 
souls,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 


fSB^^  jfatljer^  \)t\p  me  as?  a  foUotoer 

of  Christ  to  say,  "  Thy  will  be 
done."  Thou  wouldest  not 
have  me  accept  Thy  will  be- 
cause I  must,  but  because  I  may.  Thou 
wouldest  have  me  take  it,  not  with  resig- 
nation, but  with  joy,  not  with  the  ab- 
sence of  murmur,  but  with  the  song  of 
praise.  How  shall  I  reach  this  goal  ?  I 
shall  only  reach  it  by  feeling  what  the 
Psalmist  felt — that  Thy  will  comes  from 
a  *'good  Spirit,"  and  goes  towards  a 
'Mand  of  uprightness."  Teach  me  that 
Thy  will  is  love  ;  teach  me  that  Thy 
love  is  wise.  Guide  me  not  blindfola, 
but  with  open  eyes.  Grant  me  the 
power  to  look  both  behind  and  before — 
behind  to  "  Thy  good  Spirit,"  before  to 
*'  the  land  of  uprightness."  Give  me  the 
blessedness  of  the  man  whose  delight  is 
in  Thy  law,  who  can  tell  of  Thy  statutes 
rejoicing  the  heart.  I  shall  obey  Thy 
will  in  perfect  freedom  when  I  can  say, 
**  Thy  Spirit  is  good  " — Amen. 


4+4--f  +  «i-  +  -f-  Jlnnuarv^  tljc  iFourtt) 
e  brsfcccf)  ^\)tti  ilorOt  to  brljolD 

us  with  favor,  folk  of  many 
families  and  nations  gathered 
together  in  the  peace  of  this  roof, 
weak  men  and  women  subsisting  under 
the  covert  of  Thy  patience.  Be  patient 
still ;  suffer  us  yet  a  while  longer — with 
our  broken  purposes  of  good,  with  our 
idle  endeavors  against  evil,  suffer  us  a 
while  longer  to  endure  and  (if  it  may  be) 
help  us  to  do  better.  Bless  to  us  our  ex- 
traordinary mercies  ;  if  the  day  come 
when  these  must  be  taken,  brace  us  to 
play  the  man  under  affliction.  Be  with 
our  friends,  be  with  ourselves.  Go  with 
each  of  us  to  rest  ;  if  any  awake,  temper 
to  them  the  dark  hours  of  watching  ;  and 
when  the  day  returns,  return  to  us,  our 
sun  and  comforter,  and  call  us  up  with 
morning  faces  and  with  morning  hearts 
— eager  to  labor — eager  to  be  happy,  if 
happiness  shall  be  our  portion — and  if 
the  day  be  marked  for  sorrow,  strong  to 
endure  it — Amen. 


jflanuar^  tljc  ififtl;  +'i.  +  +  +  +  +  +5 

<5oDi  t\)t  €n\i^\)tmtt  of  men, 

who  of  all  graces  givest  the 
most  abundant  blessing  upon 
heavenly  love  ;  we  beseech 
Thee  to  cleanse  us  from  selfishness,  and 
grant  us,  for  Thy  love,  so  to  love  our 
brethren  that  we  may  be  Thy  children 
upon  earth  ;  and  thereby,  walking  in 
Thy  truth,  attain  to  Thy  unspeakable  joy, 
who  art  the  Giver  of  life  to  all  who  truly 
love  Thee.  Grant  this  prayer,  O  Lord^ 
Amen. 


^afee  xi&  of  quick   anu  tenner 

conscience,  O  Lord  ;  that  under- 
standing  we   may  obey   every 
word  of  Thine,  and  discerning 
may  follow  every  suggestion  of  Thine  in- 
dwelling Spirit.     Speak,  Lord,  for  Thy 
servant  heareth— Amen. 


\t  ht$ctt\)   ^Ijcc,  0  tloit,  let 

our  hearts  be  graciously  enlight- 
^  ened  by  Thy  holy  radiance,  that 

we  may  serve  Thee  without  fear 
in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days 
of  our  life  ;  that  so  we  may  escape  the 
darkness  of  this  world,  and  by  Thy 
guidance  attain  the  land  of  eternal  bright- 
ness ;  through  Thy  mercy,  O  blessed 
Lord,  Who  dost  live  and  govern  all 
things,  world  without  end — Amen. 

;|)arum  '^rcliiarj?,  n.  55.  1085. 


Iltttig^t^  anU  eberlasfting   ^oD, 

the  Brightness  of  faithful  souls, 
fill  the  world  with  Thy  glory, 
we  pray  Thee,  and  show  Thy- 
self, by  the  radiance  of  Thy  light,  to  all 
the  nations  of  the  world,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord — Amen. 

<!3ceoorian  ^acramentarp,  K,  55.  590* 


31anuar^  t\)t  ^cticntlj  •^♦^•^♦^•^•^•^7 
lmigl)t\?   ant)  rtjcrlasftiug   ^oD, 

grant  that  our  wills  be  ever 
meekly  subject  to  Thy  will,  and 
our  hearts  be  ever  honestly  ready 


to  serve  Thee — Amen. 


II\oman  ^rebiarp. 


down 
Thee, 


ILorti,  grant  tljat  m^  tjcait  ma^ 

be  truly  cleansed  and  filled  with 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  that  I  may 
arise    to  serve    Thee,    and    lie 
to  sleep   in  entire   confidence  in 


and  submission  to  Thy  will,  ready 
for  life  or  for  death.  Let  me  live  for  the 
day,  not  overcharged  with  worldly  cares, 
but  feeling  that  my  treasure  is  not  here, 
and  desiring  truly  to  be  joined  to  Thee 
in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  and  to  those 
who  are  already  gone  to  Thee.  O  Lord, 
save  me  from  sin,  and  guide  me  with 
Thy  Spirit,  and  keep  me  in  faithful  obedi- 
ence to  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy 
Son.  our  Lord — Amen. 


8  +  +  +  -f  +  «i--f  31anuarv  tl)t  Cisljtl) 
[rant  unto  u0,  0lniigl)tv   <3ot}, 

of  Thy  good  Spirit,  that  quiet 
heart,  and  that  patient  lowli- 
ness to  which  Thy  comforting 
Spirit  comes;  that  we,  being  humble  to- 
ward Thee,  and  loving  toward  one  an- 
other, may  have  our  hearts  prepared  for 
that  peace  of  Thine  which  passeth  under- 
standing; which,  if  we  have,  the  storms 
of  life  can  hurt  us  but  little,  and  the  cares 
of  life  vex  us  not  at  all;  in  presence  of 
which  death  shall  lose  its  sting,  and  the 
grave  its  terror;  and  we,  in  calm  joy, 
walk  all  the  days  of  our  appointed  time, 
until  our  great  change  shall  come — Amen. 


^ou,  mtrcifuU^  grant  unto  us^ 

that  the  fire  of  Thy  love  may 
burn  up  in  us  all  things  that  dis- 
please Thee,  and  make  us  meet 
for  Thy  heavenly  kingdom — Amen. 

ll\oman  'i23re\}iat9* 


jdanuar^  t\)t  J^intl)  •^•^•^•^♦^•^•^♦^9 

^o0t  merciful  ano.  gracious; 

God,  Thou  Fountain  of  all 
!J]  mevcy  and  blessing,  Thou  hast 
opened  the  hand  of  Thy  mercy 
to  fill  me  with  blessings,  and  the  sweet 
effects  of  Thy  loving-kindness.  Thou 
feedest  us  like  a  Shepherd,  Thou  lovest 
us  as  a  Friend,  and  thinkest  on  us  per- 
petually, as  a  careful  mother  on  her 
helpless  babe,  and  art  exceeding  merciful 
to  all  that  fear  Thee.  As  Thou  hast 
spread  Thy  hand  upon  me  for  a  covering, 
so  also  enlarge  my  heart  with  thankful- 
ness; and  let  Thy  gracious  favors  and 
loving-kindness  endure  for  ever  and  ever 
upon  Thy  servant  ;  and  grant  that  what 
Thou  hast  sown  in  mercy,  may  spring  up 
in  duty ;  and  let  Thy  grace  so  strengthen 
my  purposes  that  I  may  sin  no  more,  but 
walk  in  the  paths  of  Thy  command- 
ments ;  that  I,  living  here  to  the  glory 
of  Thy  name,  may  at  last  enter  into  the 
glory  of  my  Lord,  to  spend  a  whole 
eternity    in   giving   praise  to  Thy  ever- 


glorious  name — Amen. 


Slerirmp  (Staplor. 


tt  mt  not  jseek  out  of  ^tiee 

what  I  can  find  only  in  Thee,  O 
Lord,  peace  and  rest  and  joy  and 
bliss,  which  abide  only  in  Thine 
abiding  joy.  Lift  up  my  soul  above  the 
weary  round  of  harassing  thoughts  to 
Thy  eternal  Presence.  Lift  up  my  soul 
to  the  pure,  bright,  serene,  radiant  at- 
mosphere of  Thy  Presence,  that  there  I^ 
may  breathe  freely,  there  repose  in  Thy 
love,  there  be  at  rest  from  myself,  and 
from  all  things  that  weary  me  ;  and 
thence  return,  arrayed  with  Thy  peace, 
to  do  and  bear  what  shall  please  Thee — ■ 
Amen. 


^otit     fora^mticl^     n$    our 

strength  is  in  Thee,   mercifully 

iJl  grant  that  Thy  Holy  Spirit  may 

in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our 

hearts,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

^rtajeiian  .^acramentario,  2t.  55.  492. 


31anuar^  tl^e  Cletjmtl)  *  *  ♦  ♦  ♦  -i-  U 
Unigljt^    anD    mosft    merciful 

Father,  in  whom  we  live  and 
move  and  have  our  being,  to 
whose  tender  compassion  we 
owe  our  safety  in  days  past,  together 
with  all  the  comforts  of  this  present  life, 
and  the  hopes  of  that  which  is  to  come  ; 
we  pr  lise  Thee,  O  God,  our  Creator  ; 
unto  Thee  do  we  give  thanks,  O  God 
our  exceeding  Joy,  who  daily  pourest 
Thy  benefits  upon  us.  Grant,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  Jesus  our  Lord,  the 
Hope  of  glory,  may  be  formed  in  us,  in 
all  humility,  meekness,  patience,  content- 
edness,  and  absolute  surrender  of  our 
souls  and  bodies  to  Thy  holy  will  and 
pleasure.  Leave  us  not,  nor  forsake  us, 
O  Father,  but  conduct  us  safe  through 
all  changes  of  our  condition  here,  in  an 
unchangeable  love  to  Thee,  and  in  holy 
tranquillity  of  mind  in  Thy  love  to  us,  till 
we  come  to  dwell  with  Thee,  and  rejoice 
in  Thee  forever — Amen. 

^imon  j^atricfe  (1626-1707). 


12  +  ♦  +  •!•♦  •!♦  31anuar^  tl^e  t!tU)rtftl) 
Source  of  ilife  and  ^trntgtl)  I 

many  of  Thy  mercies  do  we 
plainly  see,  and  we  believe  in  a 
boundless  store  behind.  No 
morning  stars  that  sing  together  can 
have  deeper  call  than  we  for  grateful  joy. 
Thou  hast  given  us  a  life  of  high  vocation, 
and  Thine  own  breathing  in  our  hearts 
interprets  for  us  its  sacred  opportunities. 
Thou  hast  cheered  the  way  with  many 
dear  affections  and  glimpses  of  solemn 
beauty  and  everlasting  truth.  "Not  a 
cloud  of  sorrow,  but  Thou  hast  touched 
with  glory  :  not  a  dusty  atmosphere  of 
care,  but  Thy  light  shines  through! 
And,  lest  our  spirits  should  fail  before 
Thine  unattainable  perfections.  Thou  hast 
set  us  in  the  train  of  Thy  saints  who 
have  learned  to  take  up  the  cross  of  sac- 
rifice. Let  the  time  past  suifice  to  have 
wrought  our  own  will,  and  now  make 
us  consecrate  to  Thine — Amen. 

Slanieirf  jfiiaartineau. 


inii%\)t^  auti  merciful  ^oD,  tlje 

Fountain  of  all  goodness,  who 
knowest  the  thoughts  of  our 
hearts,  we  confess  unto  Thee 
that  we  have  sinned  against  Thee,  and 
done  evil  in  Thy  sight.  Wash  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  from  the  stains  of  our  past 
sins,  and  give  us  grace  and  power  to  put 
away  all  hurtful  things  ;  so  that,  being 
delivered  from  the  bondage  of  sin,  we  may 
bring  forth  worthy  fruits  of  repentance. 

O  eternal  Light,  shine  into  our  hearts. 
O  eternal  Goodness,  deliver  us  from  evil. 
O  eternal  Power,  be  Thou  our  support. 
Eternal  Wisdom,  scatter  the  darkness  of 
our  ignorance.  Eternal  Pity,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Grant  unto  us  that  with  all 
our  hearts,  and  minds,  and  strength,  we 
may  evermore  seek  Thy  face  ;  and  finally 
bring  us,  in  Thine  infinite  mercy,  to  Thy 
holy  presence.  So  strengthen  our  weak- 
ness that,  following  in  the  footsteps  of 
Thy  blessed  Son,  we  may  obtain  Thy 
mercy,  and  enter  into  Thy  promised  joy 
— Amen. 

^tlcuin,  2t.  3^,  780. 


14  ♦  *  *  *  4-  Iflanuar^  tlje  ifourtenttlj 
rant  me,  (^  mos?t  lobing  !lorD, 

to  rest  in  Thee  above  all  crea- 
tures, above  all  health  and 
beauty,  above  all  glory  and 
honor,  above  all  power  and  dignity, 
above  all  knowledge  and  subtilty,  above 
all  riches  and  art,  above  all  fame  and 
praise,  above  all  sweetness  and  comfort, 
above  all  hope  and  promise,  above  all 
gifts  and  favors  that  Thou  canst  give  and 
impart  to  us,  above  all  jubilee  that  the 
mind  of  man  can  receive  and  feel ; 
finally,  above  angels  and  archangels,  and 
above  all  the  heavenly  host,  above  all 
things  visible  and  invisible,  and  above  all 
that  Thou  art  not,  O  my  God.  It  is  too 
small  and  unsatisfying,  whatsoever  Thou 
bestowest  on  me  apart  from  Thee,  or  re- 
vealest  to  me,  or  promisest,  whilst  Thou 
art  not  seen,  and  not  fully  obtained.  For 
surely  my  heart  cannot  truly  rest,  nor  be 
entirely  contented,  unless  it  rest  in  Thee 
— Amen. 


3|anuar^  t\)t  jFiftenttl)  -f  •^  4.  +  ^  4.  15 
^oUt  b^  tDljom  t\)t  mttk  are 

guided  in  judgment,  and  light 
riseth  up  in  darkness  for  the 
godly  ;  grant  us,  in  all  our 
doubts  and  uncertainties,  the  grace  to 
ask  what  Thou  wouldest  have  us  to  do  ; 
that  the  Spirit  of  wisdom  may  save  us 
from  all  false  choices,  and  that  in  Thy 
light  we  may  see  light,  and  in  Thy 
straight  path  may  not  stumble,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

IDiUiam  %viQ\)U 


obrm  all  h^  t!^\)^  tois^om^  (D 

Lord,  so  that  my  soul  may  al- 
ways be  serving  Thee  as  Thou 
dost  will,  and  not  as  I  may 
choose.  Do  not  punish  me,  1  beseech 
Thee,  by  granting  that  which  1  wish  or 
ask,  if  it  offend  Thy  love,  which  would 
always  live  in  me.  Let  me  die  to  my- 
self, that  so  I  may  serve  Thee  :  let  me 
live  to  Thee,  who  in  Thyself  art  the  true 

Life — Amen. 

^t,  (Cberesa  (i  515-1583). 


§lorD,  m^   ^oD,  iFountain  of 

all  true  and  holy  love  ;  who 
hast  made  me,  and  preserved 
me,  that  1  might  love  Thee  ; 
give  to  Thy  servant  such  a  love,  that 
whatsoever  in  Thy  service  may  happen 
contrary  to  flesh  and  blood,  I  may  not 
feel  it ;  that  humility  may  be  my  sanctu- 
ary, and  Thy  service  the  joy  of  my  soul, 
and  death  itself  the  entrance  of  an  eternal 
life,  when  I  may  live  with  Thee,  my 
Strength  and  my  Refuge,  my  God  and 
everlasting  Hope — Amen. 


!lotli,  M)o  callf^t  ^\)im  oU)n 

sheep  by  name,  grant,  we  en- 
treat Thee,  that  all  whom  Thou 
callest  by  the  voice  of  conscience 
/nay  straightway  arise  to  do  Thy  most 
compassionate  will,  or  abide  patiently  to 
suffer  it — Amen. 


Jlanuar^  t\)t  ^ebeutcmtt)  -j-  -f  -j-  +  17 


(fiioD,  ^t)ou  art  ilifet  MltsOom, 

Truth,  Bounty,  and  Blessedness, 
the  Eternal,  the  only  true  Good! 
My  God  and  my  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  hope  and  my  heart's  joy.  I  confess, 
with  thanksgiving,  that  Thou  hast  made 
me  in  Thine  image,  that  I  may  direct  all 
my  thoughts  to  Thee,  and  love  Thee. 
Lord,  make  me  to  know  Thee  aright, 
that  I  may  more  and  more  love,  and 
enjoy,  and  possess  Thee.  And  since,  in 
the  life  here  below,  1  cannot  fully  attain 
this  blessedness,  let  it  at  least  grow  in 
me  day  by  day,  until  it  all  be  fulfilled  at 
last  in  the  life  to  come.  Here  be  the 
knowledge  of  Thee  increased,  and  there 
let  it  be  perfected.  Here  let  my  love  to 
Thee  grow,  and  there  let  it  ripen  ;  that 
my  joy  being  here  great  in  hope,  may 
there  in  fruition  be  made  perfect — Amen. 
^t.  3Cnj5elm  ( 1 033- 1 1 09). 


18  +  +  +  +  +  3|auuarv  t\)t  €i%\)tttnt\) 
jorD,  tuitljout  ^Ijcc  31  can  Do 

nothing;  with  Thee  I  can  do  all. 
Help  me  by  Thy  grace,  that  I 
fall  not ;  help  me  by  Thy 
strength,  to  resist  mightily  the  very  first 
beginnings  of  evil,  before  it  takes  hold  of 
me;  help  me  to  cast  myself  at  once  at 
Thy  sacred  feet,  and  lie  still  there,  until 
the  storm  be  overpast;  and,  if  1  lose 
sight  of  Thee,  bring  me  back  quickly  to 
Thee,  and  grant  me  to  love  Thee  better, 
for  Thy  tender  mercy's  sake — Amen. 


rant  unto  us,  Uic  bcscrcl)  ^l)Cf  t 

O  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
seek  the  shelter  of  Thy  protec- 
tion,   being   defended   from   all 
evils,  may  serve  Thee  in  peace  and  quiet- 
ness of  spirit,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 


Jlanuac^  tl)t  j^intttmtl)  +  4-  •{•  +  +  19 


^oD,  t\)t  iratljer  of  our  ^aUiouc 

Jesus  Christ,  whose  name  is 
great,  whose  nature  is  blissful, 
whose  goodness  is  inexhausti-. 
ble,  God  and  Ruler  of  all  things,  who  art 
blessed  forever;  before  whom  stand  thou- 
sands and  thousands,  and  ten  thousand 
times  ten  thousand,  the  hosts  of  holy 
angels  and  archangels;  sanctify,  O  Lord, 
our  souls  and  bodies  and  spirits,  search 
our  consciences,  and  cast  out  of  us  every 
evil  thought,  every  base  desire,  all  envy 
and  pride,  all  wrath  and  anger,  and  all 
that  is  contrary  to  Thy  holy  will.  And 
grant  us,  O  Lord,  Lover  of  men,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  contrite  soul,  to  call  upon 
Thee,  our  holy  God  and  Father  who  art 
in  heaven — Amen. 

Siturgp  of  ^t.  Samejtf, 

2nd  Century. 


20  -f  *  -I-  «?•  +  3|anuar^  t\)t  ^tomtirtt^ 
iloru,  t\)i!^  10  all  m^  tie^ire— to 

walk  along  the  path  of  life  that 
U^  Thou  hast  appointed  me,  even 

as  Jesus  my  Lord  would  walk 
along  it,  in  steadfastness  of  faith,  in 
meekness  of  spirit,  in  lowliness  of  heart, 
in  gentleness  of  love.  And  because  out- 
ward events  have  so  much  power  in 
scattering  my  thoughts  and  disturbing 
the  inward  peace  in  which  alone  the 
voice  of  Thy  spirit  is  heard,  do  Thou, 
gracious  Lord,  calm  and  settle  my  soul 
by  that  subduing  power  which  alone 
can  bring  all  thoughts  and  desires  of  the 
heart  into  captivity  to  Thyself.  All  I 
have  is  Thine  ;  do  Thou  with  all  as 
seems  best  to  Thy  divine  will  ;  for  I 
know  not  what  is  best.  Let  not  the 
cares  or  duties  of  this  life  press  on  me 
too  heavily;  but  lighten  my  burden,  that 
I  may  follow  Thy  way  in  quietness,  filled 
with  thankfulness  for  Thy  mercy,  and 
rendering  acceptable  service  unto  Thee — 
Amen. 

Maxia  l^are. 


31anuaiT  t^ie  tEUJcnt^^fii'st  +  •^  +  4.  21 


£!^os;t  merciful  ^orDt  grant  to  me 

Thy  grace,  that  it  may  be  with 
me,  and  labor  with  me,  and  per- 
severe with  me  even  to  the  end- 
Grant  that  I  may  always  desire  and  will 
that  which  is  to  Thee  most  acceptable, 
and  most  dear.  Let  Thy  will  be  mine, 
and  my  will  ever  follow  Thine,  and  agree 
perfectly  with  it.  Grant  to  me,  above  all 
things  that  can  be  desired,  to  rest  in 
Thee,  and  in  Thee  to  have  my  heart  at 
peace.  Thou  art  the  true  peace  of  the 
heart.  Thou  its  only  rest;  out  of  Thee  all 
things  are  hard  and  restless.  In  this  very 
peace,  that  is,  in  Thee,  the  one  Chiefest 
Eternal  Good,  1  will  sleep  and  rest — 
Amen. 


22  -J-  •!•  +  31anuar^  t\)t  ^ujcntv^  srcono 
I  ^ot)»  tDitl)  OTi)om  10  tl)c  UjcU  of 

life,  and  in  Whose  light  we  see 
light;  increase  in  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  the  brightness  of 
Divine  knowledge,  whereby  we  may  be 
able  to  reach  Thy  plenteous  fountain; 
impart  to  our  thirsting  souls  the  draught 
of  life,  and  restore  to  our  darkened  minds 
the  light  from  heaven — Amen. 

Jiao3arabic,  before  700  St.  35, 


jlmigtjt^     (SoDt    our    Ijratinil^ 

Father,  without  Whose  help 
labor  is  useless,  without  Whose 
light  search  is  vain,  invigorate 
my  studies,  and  direct  my  inquiries,  that 
I  may,  by  due  diligence  and  right  dis- 
cerriment,  establish  myself  and  others  in 
Thy  holy  faith.  Take  not,  O  Lord,  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me ;  let  not  evil  thoughts 
have  dominion  in  my  mind.  Let  me  not 
linger  in  ignorance,  but  enlighten  and 
support  me,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

;^amuel  f  o})n!9on. 


3Ianuar^  t\)t  ^mnt^x\)itt}  -i-  +  +  +  23 
(Sou,  Mlljo  art  faitljful  anO  fusft 

to  forgive  us  our  sins,  mercifully 
grant  unto  us  that  we   may  be 
delivered   from  the  bondage  of 
our  sins,  and  may  one  day  rejoice  in  per- 
fect liberty  in  our  very  Fatherland,  which 
is  in  heaven — Amen. 


ilorUt  in  OTljom  is?  our  Ijopt^ 

remove  far  from  us,  we  pray 
Thee,  empty  hopes  and  pre- 
sumptuous confidence.  Make 
our  hearts  so  right  with  Thy  most  holy 
and  loving  heart,  that  hoping  in  Thee  we 
may  do  good  ;  until  that  day  when  faith 
and  hope  shall  be  abolished  by  sight  and 
possession,  and  love  shall  be  all  in  all — 
Amen. 

Cbn^tina  •©.  Boij^etti. 


24  -J*  -J*  -^  31anuar^  tljc  ^toent^.fourtl; 
rant,  4^  Ijcabenl^  iFatljcr,  tl)at 

we  may  so  faithfully  believe  in 
Thee,  and  so  fervently  love  one 
another,  alway  living  in  Thy 
fear,  and  in  the  obedience  of  Thy  holy 
law  and  blessed  will,  that  we,  being 
fruitful  in  all  good  works,  may  lead  our 
life  according  to  Thy  good  pleasure  in 
this  transitory  world  and,  after  this  frail 
and  short  life,  obtain  the  true  and  im- 
mortal life,  where  thou  livest  and  reign- 
est,  world  without  end — Amen. 

Cftomai^  ^ccon(i5ii-i567). 


,iru,lake  u0,  #  llorD,  to  flotiris;]^  Ufee 

pure  lilies  in  the  courts  of  Thine 

house,  and  to  show  forth  to  the 

f^iithful   the   fragrance   of   good 

works,  and  the  example  of  a  godly  life, 

through  Thy  mercy  and  grace — Amen. 

^osarabic  ;^acramcntarp,  before  700  3C.  ^. 


31auuar^  t\)t  (II^U3cnt^^fiftl)  -f  -^  -i-  -f  25 
lmigl)t^   ano   e\3crla0ting  ^oD, 

Who  dost  enkindle  the  flame  of 
Thy  love  in  the  hearts  of  the 
saints,  grant  unto  us  the  same 
faith  and  power  of  love  ;  that,  as  we  re- 
joice in  their  triumphs,  we  may  profit  by 
their  examples,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 


tain  of  Life,  and  without  Whom 
we  can  do  nothing ;  Whose  grace 
is  sufficient  for  us,  and  Whose 
strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness  ; 
abide  in  us,  that  we,  keeping  Thy  com- 
mandments, may  abide  in  Thy  love  ;  so 
shall  our  peace  be  as  a  river,  and  our 
righteousness  as  the  waves  of  the  sea; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


24  -^  -^  -^  31anuar^  tlje  ^tomt^.fourtlj 
\tmti  ^  IjratDrnlii  ifatljcr,  tl)at 

we  may  so  faithfully  believe  in 
Thee,  and  so  fervently  love  one 
another,  alway  living  in  Thy 
fear,  and  in  the  obedience  of  Thy  holy 
law^  and  blessed  will,  that  we,  being 
fruitful  in  all  good  works,  may  lead  our 
life  according  to  Thy  good  pleasure  in 
this  transitory  world  and,  after  this  frail 
and  short  life,  obtain  the  true  and  im- 
mortal life,  where  thou  livest  and  reign- 
est,  world  without  end — Amen. 

Cftomai^  ^ccon  (1511-1567). 


^ahe  us?t  ^  tloiD,  to  flotiris?^  lifee 

pure  lilies  in  the  courts  of  Thine 

house,  and  to  show  forth  to  the 

faithful   the   fragrance    of   good 

works,  and  the  example  of  a  godly  life, 

through  Thy  mercy  and  grace — Amen. 

Jfiiaosarabic  ;^acramentarp,  before  700  ?C.  5^» 


Imigljt^   auD   cucrlasftiug  (SoD^ 

Who  dost  enkindle  the  tlame  of 
Thy  love  in  the  hearts  of  the 
saints,  grant  unto  us  the  same 
faith  and  power  of  love  ;  that,  as  we  re- 
joice in  their  triumphs,  we  may  profit  by 
their  examples,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 


tain  of  Life,  and  without  Whom 
we  can  do  nothing ;  Whose  grace 
is  sufficient  for  us,  and  Whose 
strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness  ; 
abide  in  us,  that  we,  keeping  Thy  com- 
mandments, may  abide  in  Thy  love  ;  so 
shall  our  peace  be  as  a  river,  and  our 
righteousness  as  the  waves  of  the  sea; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


28  *  *  -f  31anuar^  tt)e  ^\x}tnt^^ti^\)ti) 
lmigl)t^    ^oD,   our    §Ligl)t    in 

darkness,  our  Strength  in  weak- 
ness, our  Hope  in  sinfulness, 
and  our  Eternal  Home,  be  unto 
us  merciful,  long-suflering,  and  patient  ; 
that  we,  who  be  slow  of  growth,  may 
hope  to  come  at  last  to  Thy  likeness  ; 
and,  being  upheld  by  Thee,  may  by  Thy 
mercy  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
until,  through  the  waste  and  dreariness, 
through  the  joy  and  duty  of  this  earthly 
life  having  safely  passed,  we  through  the 
fulness  of  Thy  mercy  may  come  into  the 
land  of  the  eternal  peace — Amen. 


!Loru^  Wi\)o  s;eest  tljatall  tjcartsf 

are  empty  except  Thou  fill  them, 

and   all    desires    balked    except 

they  crave  after  Thee  ;  give  us 

light  and  grace  to  seek  and  find  Thee, 

that  we  may  be  Thine  and  Thou  mayest 

be  ours  forever — Amen. 

€l)iistina  ^.  Roseetti. 


31ffnuar)^  ttje  ^toent^'mmtlb  -f  -i-  ^  29 


|orD,  31  fenoiJD  not  tDl;at  3|  ougl;t 

to  ask  of  Thee  ;  Thou  only 
knowest  what  I  need  ;  Thou 
lovest  me  better  than  I  know 
how  to  love  myself.  O  Father  !  give  to 
Thy  child  that  which  he  himself  knows 
not  how  to  ask.  I  dare  not  ask  either  for 
crosses  or  consolations  ;  I  simply  present 
myself  before  Thee,  I  open  my  heart  to 
Thee.  Behold  my  needs  which  I  know 
not  myself ;  see  and  do  according  to  Thy 
tender  mercy.  Smite,  or  heal ;  depress 
me,  or  raise  me  up  ;  1  adore  all  Thy  pur- 
poses without  knowing  them  ;  I  am 
silent  ;  I  offer  myself  in  sacrifice  ;  I  yield 
myself  to  Thee  ;  I  would  have  no  other 
desire  than  to  accomplish  Thy  will. 
Teach  me  to  pray.  Pray  Thyself  in  me 
— Amen. 

JFrancoij^  be  Xa  M^itht  iPenelon. 


30  *  4.  *  -I-  +  3|anuar^  t\)t  ^\)ittitt\) 


llUsfermg    iligljtt   anD    CDtcmal 

Life  of  all  things,  look  upon  my 
misery  with  Thine  eye  of  mercy, 
and  let  Thine  infinite  power 
vouchsafe  to  limit  out  some  portion  of 
deliverance  unto  me,  as  unto  Thee  shall 
seem  most  convenient.  But  yet,  O  my 
God,  I  yield  unto  Thy  will,  and  joyfully 
embrace  what  sorrow  Thou  wilt  have 
me  suffer.  Only  thus  much  let  me  crave 
of  Thee  (let  my  craving,  O  Lord,  be  ac- 
cepted of  Thee,  since  even  that  proceeds 
frorii  Thee) — let  me  crave  even  by  the 
noblest  title,  which  in  my  greatest  afflic- 
tion I  may  give  myself,  that  I  am  Thy 
creature,  and  by  Thy  goodness  (which 
is  Thyself),  that  Thou  wilt  suffer  some 
beam  of  Thy  Majesty  so  to  shine  into 
my  mind,  that  it  may  still  depend  con- 
fidently on  Thee — Amen. 


3f|anuar^  t\)t  W\)itt^Mt^t  +  4.  4-  ^f  ^  31 
t)t  s^mD  W^l)^  ligl)t  anti   tlTl)^ 

truth,  that,  I  may  live  always 
near  to  Thee,  my  God.  Oh,  let 
me  feel  Thy  love,  that  I  may  be, 
as  it  were,  already  in  heaven,  that  1  may 
do  all  my  work  as  the  angels  do  theirs; 
and  Oh,  let  me  be  ready  for  every  work! 
be  ready  to  go  out  or  go  in,  to  stay 
or  depart,  just  as  Thou  shalt  appoint. 
Lord,  let  me  have  no  will  of  my  own; 
or  consider  my  true  happiness  as  de- 
pending, in  the  smallest  degree,  on  any- 
thing that  can  befall  me  outwardly,  but 
as  consisting  altogether  in  conformity  to 
Thy  will — Amen. 

ll^eiuTi  Jrtfiactpn  (1781-181 2). 


^oU,  OTljo  t\)R^ti&t^t  us?  in  ^!)^ 

love,  and  refreshest  us  amid  Thy 
chastening;  grant  that  we  may 
ever  be  able  to  give  Thee  thanks 

for  both;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 

— Amen. 

%tonmc  .^tacramentarp,  440  9C.«©. 


32-{.^-f^  +  4.-j.  jfcbmaii^  tljc  JFiim 


forgive  me  the  sins  of  my  youth 
and  the  sins  of  mine  age,  the 
sins  of  my  soul,  and  the  sins  of 
my  body,  my  secret  and  my  whispering 
sins,  my  presumptuous  and  my  crying 
sins,  the  sins  that  I  have  done  to  please 
myself,  and  the  sins  that  1  have  done  to 
please  others.  Forgive  me  those  sins 
which  I  know,  and  those  sins  which  I 
know  not;  forgive  them,  O  Lord,  forgive 
them  all  of  Thy  great  goodness — Amen. 
l&riUate  55eViotion«f,  1500, 


rant,  toe    ht^tttl)  W^\)tti  ^h 

mighty  God,  unto  us  who  know 

that  we  are  weak,  and  who  trust 

in  Thee  because  we  know  that 

Thou  art  strong,  the   gladsome  help  of 

Thy  loving-kindness,  both  here  in  time 

and  hereafter  in  eternity — Amen. 

0oman  '^rebiarp. 


ifcbruar^  tt)c  fe^ccouu  -f-f-f  +  ^  +  SB 


^oD  our  Ijcabrnl^  ifattjer^  re^ 

new  in  us  the  sense  of  Thy  gra- 
cious Presence,  and  let  it  be  a 
constant  impulse  within  us  to 
peace,  trustfulness,  and  courage  on  our 
pilgrimage.  Let  us  hold  Thee  fast  with 
a  loving  and  adoring  heart,  and  let  our 
affections  be  fixed  on  Thee,  that  so  the 
unbroken  communion  of  our  hearts  with 
Thee  may  accompany  us  whatsoever  we 
do,  through  life  and  in  death.  Teach  us 
to  pray  heartily  ;  to  listen  for  Thy  voice 
within,  and  never  to  stifle  its  warnings. 
Behold,  we  bring  our  poor  hearts  as  a 
sacrifice  unto  Thee  :  come  and  fill  Thy 
sanctuary,  and  sufler  nought  impure  to 
enter  there.  O  Thou  Who  art  Love,  let 
Thy  Divine  Spirit  flow  like  a  river 
through  our  whole  souls,  and  lead  us  in 
the  right  way  till  we  pass  by  a  peaceful 
death  into  the  Land  of  Promise — Amen. 


34  •^•^•^•^•^•^•^  if  cbruari?  tljc  tEljtro 
IloiD,  begin,  iuc  bc0cccl;  ^l;cr, 

prosper   and   finish   every  good 
^  work  whereunto  Thou  hast  ap- 
pointed us.    Grant  us  grace  here 
to  do  and  suffer  thankfully   Thy   most 
merciful  Will,  and  hereafter  to  rejoice  in 
Thy  rest — Amen. 

Cftri?tina  <©.  0to?jtetti. 


ILorDt  ^l)ou  knoiJDCst  Inljat  i& 

best  for  us,  let  this  or  that  be 
done,  as  Thou  shalt  please.  Give 
what  Thou  wilt,  and  how  much 
Thou  wilt,  and  when  Thou  wilt.  Deal 
with  me  as  Thou  thinkest  good,  and  as 
best  pleaseth  Thee.  Set  me  where  Thou 
wilt,  and  deal  with  me  in  all  things  just 
as  Thou  wilt.  Behold,  I  am  Thy  servant, 
prepared  for  all  things  ;  for  I  desire  not 
to  live  unto  myself,  but  unto  Thee  ;  and 
Oh,  that  I  could  do  it  worthily  and  per- 
fectly ! — Amen. 

(Cboma?  a  ftcmpi^* 


iF^bruar^  ti)t  jfourtl;  i-  i^  <i^  i'  -i-  -h  35 


^^^mt\)  me,  <D  iloru,  auD  ntable  mt 

to  live  the  life  of  saints  and 
angels.  Take  me  out  of  the 
languor,  the  irritability,  the  sen- 
sitiveness, the  anarchy,  in  which  my  soul 
lies,  and  fill  it  with  Thy  fulness.  Breathe 
on  me  with  that  Breath  which  infuses 
energy  and  kindles  fervor.  In  asking  for 
fervor,  I  ask  for  all  that  I  can  need,  and 
all  that  Thou  canst  give.  In  asking  for 
fervor,  I  am  asking  for  faith,  hope,  and 
charity,  in  their  most  heavenly  exercise  ; 
I  am  asking  for  that  loyal  perception  of 
duty,  which  follows  on  yearning  affec- 
tion ;  I  am  asking  for  sanctity,  peace, 
and  joy,  all  at  once.  Nothing  would  be 
a  trouble  to  me,  nothing  a  difficulty,  had 
I  but  fervor  of  soul.  Lord,  in  asking  for 
fervor,  I  am  asking  for  Thyself,  for  noth- 
ing short  of  Thee,  O  my  God.  Enter  my 
heart,  and  fill  it  with  fervor  by  filling  it 
with  Thee — Amen. 


ilorOt  Wl\)o,  in  infinite  Uoi^Dom 

and  love,  orderest  all  things  for 
Thy  children,  order  everything 
this  day  for  me  in  Thy  tender 
pity.  Thou  knowest  my  weakness,  Who 
madest  me;  Thou  knowest  how  my  soul 
shrinks  from  all  pain  of  soul.  Lord,  I 
know  Thou  wilt  lay  no  greater  burden 
on  me  than  Thou  canst  help  me  to  bear. 
Teach  me  to  receive  all  things  this  day 
from  Thee.  Enable  me  to  commend 
myself  in  all  things  to  Thee;  grant  me 
in  all  things  to  please  Thee;  bring  me 
through  all  things  nearer  unto  Thee; 
bring  me,  day  by  day,  nearer  to  Thyself, 
to  life  everlasting — Amen. 


florDt  make  n$i  toe  implore 

Thee,  so  to  love  Thee  that  Thou 

'^M  mayest  be  to  us  a  Fire  of  Love, 

purifying  and  not  destroying — 

Amen. 

Cbnstina  »I5.  Bossetti. 


iFebmar^  tljt  ^iXt\)  •^•^•l♦•l••^•^♦^37 


^gorD,  gibe  n&  tjcart^neber  to  forget 

Thy  love;  but  to  dwell  therein 
whatever  we  do,  whether  we 
sleep  or  wake,  live  or  die,  or 
rise  again  to  the  life  that  is  to  come.  For 
Thy  love  is  eternal  life  and  everlasting 
rest;  for  this  is  life  eternal  to  know  Thee 
and  Thy  infinite  goodness.  O  let  its 
flame  never  be  quenched  in  our  hearts; 
let  it  grow  and  brighten,  till  our  whole 
souls  are  glowing  and  shining  with  its 
light  and  warmth.  Be  Thou  our  Joy  and 
Hope,  our  Strength  and  Life,  our  Shield 
and  Shepherd,  our  Portion  for  ever.  For 
happy  are  we  if  we  continue  in  the  love 
wherewith  Thou  hast  loved  us;  holy  are 
we  when  we  love  Thee  steadfastly. 
Therefore  O  Thou,  Whose  name  and 
essence  is  Love,  enkindle  our  hearts,  en- 
lighten our  understandings,  sanctify  our 
wills,  and  fill  all  the  thoughts  of  our 
hearts,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen, 
fobann  ?Crnbt  (i  555-1621), 


38  +  +  +  +  +  +  iFfbmar^  tl;r  ^ctjcntt) 


ailmig^t^  €>oDt  gibe   to   tE^lj^ 

servant  a  meek  and  gentle  spirit, 
1^  that  1  maybe  slow  to  anger,  and 

easy  to  mercy  and  forgiveness. 
Give  me  a  wise  and  constant  heart,  that 
I  may  never  be  moved  to  an  intemperate 
anger  for  any  injury  that  is  done  or  of- 
fered. Lord,  let  me  ever  be  courteous, 
and  easy  to  be  entreated  ;  let  me  never 
fall  into  a  peevish  or  contentious  spirit, 
but  follow  peace  with  all  men ;  offering 
forgiveness,  inviting  them  by  courtesies, 
ready  to  confess  my  own  errors,  apt  to 
make  amends,  and  desirous  to  be  recon- 
ciled. Let  no  sickness  or  cross  accident, 
no  employment  or  weariness,  make  me 
angry  or  ungentle  and  discontented,  or 
unthankful,  or  uneasy  to  them  that  min- 
ister to  me;  but  in  all  things  make  me 
like  unto  the  holy  Jesus — Amen. 


\tt^tt\yt  us;  blarnclf60,  ^  ilord* 

in  our  goings  out  and  comings 
in   this   day.     Fill  us   with  the 
simplicity  of  a  divine  purpose, 
that  we  may  be  inwardly  at  one  with 
Thy   holy   will,    and   lifted   above    vain 
wishes  of  our  own.     Set  free  from  every 
detaining  desire  or  reluctance,  may  we 
heartily  surrender  all  our  powers  to  the 
work  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do ; 
rejoicing  in  any  toil,  and  fainting  under 
no  hardness  that  may  befall  us  as  good 
soldiers  of  Jesus  Christ;  and  counting  it 
as  our  crown  of  blessing  if  we  may  join 
the  company  of  the  faithful  who   have 
kept  Thy  Name  and  witnessed  to  Thy 
Kingdom   in  every  age.     Prepare  us  to 
seek  our  rest,  not  in  outward  ease,  but 
in  inward  devotedness :  only  fulfil  to  us 
the  word  of  the  Chief  of  Saints ;  leave  us 
His  peace,   while  we  remain   here;  and 
then  receive  us  unto  Thyself,  to  mingle 
with  the  mighty  company  of  our  fore- 
runners— Amen, 

Slamej^  JUaartineau. 


40  +  4''i.  +  -f-  +  +  jffbruarv  tlir  0nt\) 


[  tain  of  Life,  give  us  all,  we  en- 
^  treat  Thee,  grace  and  good  will 
to  follow  the  leadings  of  Thy 
most  Holy  Spirit.  Let  the  dew  of  Thy 
grace  descend  and  abide  upon  us,  re- 
freshing that  which  droops,  reviving  that 
which  is  ready  to  perish  ;  until  the  day 
when  all  Thy  faithful  people  shall  drink 
of  the  river  of  Thy  pleasures — Amen. 

Cl)rJ5tina  »IB.  0o??ctti. 


breath   of  power   makest  us  a 

new  creation  for  Thyself,    we 

beseech  Thee  to  preserve  what 

Thou  hast  created,  and  consecrate  what 

Thou  hast  cleansed  ;  that  by  Thy  grace 

we   may  be  found  in  that    form,    the 

thought  of  which  ever  dwells  with  Thee, 

and  which  Thou  wiliest  fulfilled  in  man 

— Amen. 

II^ottJlanD  UDiniam?. 


^e   ^Ijou   ptt&tnt  kJitl;  me,  ^D 

Lord,  in  every  time  and  place. 
Let  this  be  my  consolation,  to 
be  cheerfully  willing  to  do  with- 
out all  human  comfort.  And,  if  Thy 
consolation  be  wanting,  let  Thy  will  and 
just  trial  of  me  be  unto  me  as  the  great- 
est comfort — Amen. 

(^Cbomas  a  ftempi^. 


S^lmigt)t^  ^ou,  t\)t  Krfuge  of  all 

H  M  that  are  distressed,  grant  unto  us 
^\M  that,  in  all  trouble  of  this  our 
mortal  life,  we  may  flee  to  the 
knowledge  of  Thy  lovingkindness  and 
tender  mercy  ;  that  so,  sheltering  our- 
selves therein,  the  storms  of  life  may  pass 
over  us,  and  not  shake  the  peace  of  God 
that  is  within  us.  Whatsoever  this  life 
may  bring  us,  grant  that  it  may  never 
take  from  us  the  full  faith  that  Thou  art 
our  Father.  Grant  us  Thy  light,  that  we 
may  have  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 

(©Eorge  5BatDg(m. 


42  -f  -f  -I-  -f  4-  -f  iFebmar^  t\)t  (II;lebcntt) 

rant  mc,  3I  ht^tttl)  tKtjre,  al- 
mighty and  most  Merciful  God, 
fervently  to  desire,  wisely  to 
searcii  out,  and  perfectly  to  ful- 
fil, all  that  is  well-pleasing  unto  Thee. 
Order  Thou  my  worldly  condition  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  name  ;  and,  of  all  that 
Thou  requirest  me  to  do,  grant  me  the 
knowledge,  the  desire,  and  the  ability, 
that  I  may  so  fulfil  it  as  I  ought,  and 
may  my  path  to  Thee,  1  pray,  be  safe, 
straightforward,  and  perfect  to  the  end. 

Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  steadfast  heart, 
which  no  unworthy  affection  may  drag 
downwards  ;  give  me  an  unconquered 
heart,  which  no  tribulation  can  wear 
out ;  give  me  an  upright  heart,  which  no 
unworthy  purpose  may  tempt  aside. 

Bestow  upon  me  also,  O  Lord  my  God, 
understanding  to  know  Thee,  diligence 
to  seek  Thee,  wisdom  to  find  Thee,  and 
a  faithfulness  that  may  finally  embrace 
Thee — Amen. 

^t.  ^^jomajS  5Cqiunaj*  (1225-1274). 


iFebruar^  tl)t  ^mUt\)  -f  +  -^  ♦  *  <»  43 
ifattjer^  calm  t\)t  turbulence  of 

our  passions  ;  quiet  the  throb- 
bing of  our  hopes  ;  repress  the 
waywardness  of  our  wills  ;  di- 
rect the  motions  of  our  affections  ;  and 
sanctify  the  varieties  of  our  lot.  Be  Thou 
all  in  all  to  us  ;  and  may  all  things 
earthly,  while  we  bend  them  to  our 
growth  in  grace,  and  to  the  work  of 
blessing,  dwell  lightly  in  our  hearts,  so 
that  we  may  readily,  or  even  joyfully, 
give  up  whatever  Thou  dost  ask  for. 
May  we  seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and 
righteousness  ;  resting  assured  that  then 
all  things  needful  shall  be  added  unto 
us. 

Father,  pardon  our  past  ingratitude 
and  disobedience  ;  and  purify  us, 
whether  by  Thy  gentler  or  Thy  sterner 
dealings,  till  we  have  done  Thy  will  on 
earth,  and  Thou  removest  us  to  Thine 
own  presence  with  the  redeemed  in 
heaven — Amen. 

JlHar?  Carpenter. 


44  +  +  -^  -^  Jrrbmar^   t\)t    ^ijivttmti) 

CDtcmal  Mli0i)om,  grant  me  t\)t 

light  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  1 
may  know  what  Thou  wouldest 
have  me  do;  I  offer  myself  en- 
tirely to  Thee,  do  with  me  what  seemeth 
good  in  Thy  sight;  not  my  will,  but 
Thine,  be  done.  Correct  whatsoever 
Thou  seest  amiss  in  me,  strengthen  my 
weak  resolutions,  restrain  my  wayward 
desires;  remove  all  hindrances  to  the  ful- 
filment of  Thy  will,  and  give  me  grace 
so  to  follow  the  leadings  of  Thy  Provi- 
dence, that  my  life  may  be  spent  to  Thy 
honor  and  glory,  in  whatsoever  way  it 
pleases  Thee — Amen. 

(SCrcasucp  of  5^etiotion. 


Imtgljt^  <^oU,  m  intjoke  ^\)tti 

the     Fountain     of     everlasting 

Light;     and    entreat    Thee     to 

send  forth   Thy  truth  into  our 

hearts,  and  to  pour  upon  us  the  glory  of 

Thy  brightness,  through  Christ  our  Lord 

— Amen. 

.^amm  "^Brctoiarp,  2t.  5B.  1085. 


jfebmar^  tljc   iFourtenttf)  -i-  4-  4.  +  45 


^  ^oD,  OTt)o  t)agt  commanDeD  t^at 

no  man  should  be  idle,  give  us 
^  grace  to  employ  all  our  talents 

and  faculties  in  the  service  ap- 
pointed for  us;  that,  whatsoever  our 
hand  fmdeth  to  do,  we  may  do  it  with 
our  might.  Cheerfully  may  we  go  on  in 
the  road  which  Thou  hast  marked  out, 
not  desiring  too  earnestly  that  it  should 
be  either  more  smooth  or  more  wide; 
but,  daily  seeking  our  way  by  Thy  light, 
may  we  trust  ourselves  and  the  issue  of 
our  journey,  to  Thee  the  Fountain  of  Joy, 
and  sing  songs  of  praise  as  we  go  along. 
Then,  O  Lord,  receive  us  at  the  gate  of 
life  which  Thou  hast  opened  for  us  in 
Christ  Jesus — Amen. 

JlBattincau'j^  Common  draper  for  Ct)ri?tian 
|]^or^i)tp. 


j,^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^thnmt^  t\)e  ififtciutl; 
ILorU^  toe  ht&ttt\)  W^tt  tl)at 

Thy  people  may  grow  ever  in 
love  toward  Thee,  their  Father 
Who  art  in  heaven,  and  may  so 
be  schooled  by  holy  works,  that  ever,  as 
Thou  dost  pour  Thy  gifts  upon  them, 
they  may  walk  before  Thee  in  all  such 
things  as  be  well-pleasing  in  the  sight  of 
Thy  Divine  Majesty — Amen. 

ll\oman  ^retJiarp, 


^os?t  lotting  JTatl^ei',  OTl)o  \xsi\h 

est  us  to  g\wt  thanks  for  all 
things,  to  dread  nothing  but  the 
loss  of  Thee,  and  to  cast  all  our 
care  on  Thee  Who  carest  for  us ;  preserve 
us  from  faithless  fears  and  worldly  anxi- 
eties, and  grant  that  no  clouds  of  this 
mortal  life  may  hide  from  us  the  light  of 
that  Love  which  is  immortal,  and  which 
Thou  hast  manifested  unto  us  in  Thy 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


iFebruar^  t\)t  ^imtntl)  -h  ^  ^  ^  ^  J^J 


Imigljt^  ^ou^  MU)0  alone  gabesft 

us  the  breath  of  life,  and  alone 
canst  keep  alive  in  us  the  breath- 
ing of  holy  desires,  we  beseech 
Thee  for  Thy  compassions'  sake  to  sanc- 
tify all  our  thoughts  and  endeavors,  that 
we  may  neither  begin  any  action  with- 
out a  pure  intention,  nor  continue  it 
without  Thy  blessing;  and  grant  that, 
having  the  eyes  of  our  understanding 
purged  to  behold  things  invisible  and  un- 
seen, we  may  in  heart  be  inspired  with 
Thy  wisdom,  and  in  work  be  upheld  by 
Thy  strength,  and  in  the  end  be  accepted 
of  Thee,  as  Thy  faithful  servants,  having 
done  all  things  to  Thy  glory,  and  thereby 
to  our  endless  peace.  Grant  this  prayer, 
O  Lord — Amen. 

BotoKanD  U^iniam^, 


48+  -f  -f  -f  iFebmar^  t\)t  ^etirnterntf) 
llorD,  Wl)oni  all   ^\)^   goou 

creatures  bless  and  praise  ac- 
^^^  cording  to  Thy  gift  unto  each  of 

them,  grant,  we  pray  Thee,  that 
we  on  whom  Thou  hast  bestowed  rea- 
son and  speech  may  ever  bless  Thee  with 
heart  and  lips,  and  may  of  Thine  infinite 
mercy  inherit  a  blessing,  even  the  eternal 
blessedness  of  heaven — Amen. 


Imigljt^  anti  (^brrlasting  <fi^oti, 

Thou  Lover  of  peace  and  con- 
cord. Who  hast  called  us  in 
Christ  to  love  and  unity  :  we 
pray  Thee  so  rule  our  hearts  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we,  being  delivered  by 
the  true  fear  of  God  from  all  fear  of  man, 
may  evermore  serve  Thee  in  righteous- 
ness, mercy,  humility,  and  gentleness 
towards  each  other,  through  Thy  dear 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

•^^unscn'jf  Collection. 


j?ebruar^  tl)c  €i%l)tttxxtl)  -i-  -i-  -i-  4.  -i-  49 


I  earnestly  to  please  Thee  ;  to  do 
Thy  will  in  each  several  thing 
which  Thou  shalt  give  me  to 
do  ;  to  bear  each  thing  v/hich  Thou  shalt 
allow  to  befall  me  contrary  to  my  will, 
meekly,  humbly,  patiently,  as  a  gift  from 
Thee  to  subdue  self-will  in  me  ;  and  to 
make  Thy  will  wholly  mine.  What  I  do, 
make  me  do,  simply  as  Thy  child  ;  let  me 
be,  throughout  the  day,  as  a  child  in  his 
loving  father's  presence,  ever  looking  up 
to  Thee.  May  I  love  Thee  for  all  Thy 
love.  May  I  thank  Thee,  if  not  in 
words,  yet  in  my  heart,  for  each  gift  of 
Thy  love,  for  each  comfort  which  Thou 
allowest  me  day  by  day — Amen. 


50  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  Jfrbruar^  t\)t0mttmtl\ 
i^eatienlp  j?atl)er,OTl)o  toatctjes^t 

always  over  Thy  foithful  people, 
and  mightily  defendest  them,  so 
that  they  be  harmless  preserved, 
I  most  heartily  thank  Thee,  that  it  hath 
pleased  Thy  fatherly  goodness  to  take 
care  of  me  this  night  past.  I  most  en- 
tirely beseech  Thee,  O  most  merciful 
Father,  to  show  the  like  kindness  toward 
me  this  day,  in  preserving  my  body  and 
soul;  that  I  may  neither  think,  breathe, 
speak,  or  do  anything  that  may  be  dis- 
pleasing to  Thy  f^itherly  goodness,  dan- 
gerous to  myself,  or  hurtful  to  my  neigh- 
bor ;  but  that  all  my  doings  may  be 
agreeable  to  Thy  most  blessed  will, 
which  is  alway  good  ;  that  they  may 
advance  Thy  glory,  answer  to  my  voca- 
tion, and  profit  my  neighbor,  whom  1 
ought  to  love  as  myself ;  that,  whenso- 
ever Thou  callest  me  hence,  I  may  be 
found  the  child  not  of  darkness  but  of 
light  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 

Cboma;^  %tcm\  ( 1 5 1  i-i  570). 


j?fbruar^  ttie  ^inentictti  ♦  -f  •^  -j-  -f  51 


rant  unto  m^  3llmigl;t^  ^oD, 

that  we,  communing  with  one 
another  and  with  Thee,  may 
feel  our  hearts  burn  within  us,  until  all 
pure,  and  just,  and  holy,  and  noble 
things  of  God  and  man  may  be  to  us 
lovely,  and  we  may  find  nothing  to  fear 
but  that  which  is  hateful  in  Thine  eyes, 
and  nothing  worth  seeking  but  that 
which  is  lovely  and  fair  therein.  Let  the 
divine  brightness  and  peace  possess  our 
souls,  so  that,  fearing  neither  life  nor 
death,  we  may  look  to  Thy  lovingkind- 
ness  and  tender  mercy  to  lift  us  above 
that  which  is  low  and  mean  within  us, 
and  at  last  to  give  the  spirit  within  us  the 
victory,  and  bring  us  safe  through  death 
into  the  life  everlasting.  Hear  us  of  Thy 
mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 


52  4.  -f  -J.  -f  iFebmar^  t\)t  Wixitnt^Mt^^t 


tKl)ou  ^ooJj  (Bmnipottnu  Wi\)o 

so  carest  for  every  one  of  us,  as 
if  Thou  caredst  for  him  alone; 
and  so  for  all,  as  if  all  were  but 
one!  Blessed  is  the  man  who  loveth 
Thee,  and  his  friend  in  Thee,  and  his 
enemy  foi  Thee.  For  he  only  loses  none 
dear  to  him,  to  whom  all  are  dear  in 
Him  who  cannot  be  lost.  And  who  is 
that  but  our  God,  the  God  that  made 
heaven  and  earth,  and  fillcth  them,  even 
by  filling  them  creating  them.  And  Thy 
law  is  truth,  and  truth  is  Thyself  I  be- 
hold how  some  things  pass  away  that 
others  may  replace  them,  but  Thou  dost 
never  depart,  O  God,  my  Father  su- 
premely good,  Beauty  of  all  things  beau- 
tiful. To  Thee  will  I  intrust  whatsoever 
I  have  received  from  Thee,  so  shall  I  lose 
nothing.  Thou  madest  me  for  Thyself, 
and  my  heart  is  restless  until  it  repose 
in  Thee — Amen. 

^u  %uQu^tmt  (354-430). 


ifebmar^  tl^e  ^mntvMconi}  4-  -^  •i-  53 


\it\)  allm^  l)fart  anti  0oult  ^  ^oU, 

I  thank  Thee,  that  in  all  the 
changes  and  chances  of  this 
mortal  life,  I  can  look  up  to 
Thee,  and  cheerfully  resign  my  will  to 
Thine.  1  have  trusted  Thee,  O  Father, 
with  myself;  my  soul  is  in  Thy  hand, 
which  I  verily  believe  Thou  wilt  preserve 
from  all  evil ;  my  body,  and  all  that  be- 
longs to  it,  are  of  much  less  value.  I  do 
therefore,  with  as  great  security  as  sat- 
isfaction, trust  all  1  have  to  Thee.  I  am 
persuaded  that  neither  tribulation,  nor 
anguish,  nor  persecution,  nor  famine, 
nor  nakedness,  nor  peril,  nor  sword, 
nor  death  which  I  may  fear,  nor  life 
which  1  may  hope  for,  nor  things  present 
which  I  feel,  nor  things  to  come  which  1 
may  apprehend,  shall  ever  prevail  so  far 
over  me,  as  to  make  me  not  to  resign 
my  will  entirely  to  Thee — Amen. 

(CtomajS  Wii^m  ( 1 663-1 755). 


54  *  -J-  -^  ^  jfebmarp  tlje  CETttirnt^^ljirD 
^  (3ot}^  toe  l^atie  Knoinn  anti  ht^ 

lieved  the  love  that  Thou  hast 
^  for  us.     May  we,   by  dwelling 

in  love,  dwell  in  Thee,  and  Thou 
in  us.  May  we  learn  to  love  Thee  Whom 
we  have  not  seen,  by  loving  our  brethren 
whom  we  have  seen.  Teach  us,  O  heav- 
enly Father,  the  love  wherewith  Thou 
hasi  loved  us;  fashion  us,  O  blessed 
Lord,  after  Thine  own  example  of  love; 
shed  abroad,  OThou  Holy  Spirit  of  Love, 
the  love  of  God  and  man  in  our  hearts — 
Amen. 

i^enrp  ?Hforb. 


Ilori)^  l3oucl)s?afe  to  look  mtttu 

fully  upon  us,  and  grant  that  we 
may  choose  the  way  of  peace; 
so  that,  rescued  from  the  captiv- 
ity of  the  sins  which  have  oppressed  us, 
we  may  attain  the  dwellings  of  the  heav- 
enly Jerusalem;  through  Jesus  Christ — 
Amen. 

;^acum  "iBrcUiatp,  31.  55.  1085. 


iTcbruarp  tljt  tZTtornti^^foiutt)  -i^  -i-  i-  55 

f  l^p) ))  ^^^^'^  Thee,  to  ask  Thee  aright 
^vSi^  for  the  right  blessings.  Steer 
Thou  the  vessel  of  our  life  to- 
ward Thyself,  Thou  tranquil  Haven  of  all 
storm-tossed  souls.  Show  us  the  course 
wherein  we  should  go.  Renew  a  will- 
ing spirit  within  us.  Let  Thy  Spirit  curb 
our  wayward  senses,  and  guide  and  en- 
able us  unto  that  which  is  our  true  good, 
to  keep  Thy  laws,  and  in  all  our  works 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  Thy  glorious  and 
gladdening  Presence.  For  Thine  is  the 
glory  and  praise  from  all  Thy  saints  for 
ever  and  ever — Amen. 

^t.  <25ai5i(,  2C.  ^,  379 


llorD,  our   Ecfuge   from   t\)t 

storm,    hide     us,    we     entreat 

Thee,   in  Thine   own  Presence 

from  the  provoking  of  all  men. 

By  Thy  holy  love  and  fear,  keep  us  from 

sins  of  temper  and  of  the  tongue — Amen. 

Cbnsttna  tl5.  0oj?etti. 


56  •^  •^  •^  •!•  Sfthtmx^  t\)t  ^toent^.fiftl) 


a^  toe  lift  our  Ijcaits;  to  ^\)tt  t\)i$ 

day  in  great  thankfulness,  hum- 
bly acknowledging  Thy  mercy 
and  Thy  truth,  Thy  large  and 
tender  providence,  Thy  nearness  to  us  at 
all  times,  Thy  Spirit  of  Wisdom  and 
Might  and  Peace,  the  works  and  the  joys 
and  the  discipline  of  earth  which  Thou 
dost  appoint,  the  promises  that  lay  hold 
of  things  to  come.  O  Spirit  of  all  grace 
and  benediction,  Father  of  our  dear  Lord 
and  Saviour,  coming  to  us  in  Him  and  in 
His,  Creator  of  these  dying  bodies.  Life 
and  Light  of  these  undying  souls.  Thy 
gifts  are  new  upon  us  every  morning. 
May  Thy  great  love  redeem  us ;  and  from 
the  light  of  a  true  Hfe  below  may  we 
pass  at  length  into  that  Presence  where 
there  is  fullness  of  joy  and  abundance  of 
peace  forever — Amen. 


jfebmaiT  t\)t  tE^UJCut^^^trtlj  ♦  -f  +  57 


JlorDt  m^  <3ot^i  i^tgljt  of  tl^e 

blind  and  Strength  of  the  weak; 

yea,   also,    Light   of  those   that 

see,  and  Strength  of  the  strong  ; 

hearken  unto  my  soul,  and  hear  it  crying 

out  of  the  depths. 

O  Lord,  help  us  to  turn  and  seek  Thee ; 
for  Thou  hast  not  forsaken  Thy  creatures 
as  we  have. forsaken  Thee,  our  Creator. 
Let  us  turn  and  seek  Thee,  for  we  know 
Thou  art  here  in  our  hearts,  when  we 
confess  to  Thee,  when  we  cast  ourselves 
upon  Thee,  and  weep  in  Thy  bosom, 
after  all  our  rugged  ways  ;  and  Thou  dost 
gently  wipe  away  our  tears,  and  we 
weep  the  more  for  joy  ;  because  Thou, 
Lord,  who  madest  us,  dost  remake  and 
comfort  us. 

Hear,  Lord,  my  prayer,  and  grant  that 
I  may  most  entirely  love  Thee,   and  do 
Thou  rescue  me,  O    Lord,    from   every 
temptation,  even  unto  the  end — Amen. 
^u  ^uQu^tim  (354-430). 


p^^^  lloi'Dt  jnahc  (B\)^  laU),31  rutrrat 

Thee,  our  delight.  Plant  in  our 
hearts  love  which  is  the  fulfilling 
of  the  law.  Teach  us  to  love 
Thee  with  our  whole  will  and  being,  and 
our  neighbor  as  ourselves.  Keep  us 
from  dividing  Thy  commandments  into 
great  and  small,  according  to  our  own 
blind  estimate  ;  but  give  us  grace  hum- 
bly to  acknowledge  that  whoso  trans- 
gresseth  in  one  point  is  guilty  of  the 
whole  law — Amen. 

Christina  ^.  I'^ossctti. 


jtiitic  mr^  ^   iloiD,  in  all  tljr 

changes  and  varieties  of  the 
world  ;  that  in  all  things  that 
shall  happen,  I  may  have  an 
evenness  and  tranquillity  of  spirit  ;  that 
my  soul  may  be  wholly  resigned  to  Thv 
divinest  will  and  pleasure,  never  mur- 
muring at  Thy  gentle  chastisements  and 
fatherly  correction — Amen. 


^rant  usf  grace  to  rcsft  from  all 

sinful  deeds  and  thoughts,  to 
surrender  ourselves  wholly  unto 
Thee,  and  to  keep  our  souls  still 
before  Thee  like  a  still  lake  ;  that  so  the 
beams  of  Thy  grace  may  be  mirrored 
therein,  and  may  kindle  in  our  hearts  the 
glow  of  faith  and  love  and  prayer.  May 
we,  through  such  stillness  and  hope,  find 
'strength  and  gladness  in  Thee,  O  God, 
now  and  forever  more — Amen. 

Joacbim  >i3mfaJ)en  (1595-1650). 

io  fill  lis  toitt)  C^^  Spirit,  <a 

Lord,  that  we,  passing  from  one 
thing  to  another,  may  go  from 
strength  to  strength  ;  every- 
where full  of  Thy  praise,  everywhere  full 
of  Thy  work,  finding  the  joy  of  the  Lord 
to  be  our  strength,  until  the  time  when 
the  work  of  this  world  shall  close,  and 
the  weary  hours  shall  come  to  an  end, 
and  darkness  shall  come,  and  our  eyes 
shall  rest  for  a  while  ;  then  give  us  an 
abundant  entrance  into  the  life  eternal, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


60  •^  +  -J-  jfthnmt^  t\)t  tKiumtivnintlj 

i\)t  me,  #  llorl3,  purity  of  lips?,  a 

clean  and  innocent  heart,  humil- 
ity, fortitude,  patience.  Give 
me  the  Spirit  of  wisdom  and 
understanding,  the  Spirit  of  counsel  and 
strength,  the  Spirit  of  knowledge  and 
godliness,  and  of  Thy  fear.  Make  me 
ever  to  seek  Thy  face  with  all  my  heart, 
all  my  soul,  all  my  mind  ;  grant  me  to 
have  a  contrite  and  humble  heart  in  Thy 
presence.  Most  high,  eternal,  and  inef- 
fable Wisdom,  drive  away  from  me  the 
darkness  of  blindness  and  ignorance  ; 
most  high  and  eternal  Strength,  deliver 
me  \  most  high  and  eternal  Light,  illu- 
minate me  ;  most  high  and  infinite 
Mercy,  have  mercy  on  me — Amen. 

<3allican  .^acramcutarp,  2C.  ©.  800. 

iloiu,  sii3e  u0  t\)t  gracr  of  ®lj^ 

Spirit,    early   to   seek   out,   and 
evermore  earnestly  to  follow  the 
work  which  Thou  hast  appointed 
for  us  to  do — Amen. 


^arct)  ttje  iTirsit  •f-f-f«i-  +  +  +  *«i.6l 


l^oli^  ^pitit^  iLobe  of  ^oU,  in=^ 

fuse  Thy  grace,  and  descend 
plentifully  into  my  heart  ;  en- 
lighten the  dark  corn'ers  of  this 
neglected  dwelling,  and  scatter  there  Thy 
cheerful  beams  ;  dwell  in  that  soul  that 
longs  to  be  Thy  temple  ;  water  that  bar- 
ren soil,  over-run  with  weeds  and  briars, 
and  lost  for  want  of  cultivating,  and 
make  it  fruitful  with  Thy  dew  from 
heaven.  Oh  come,  Thou  refreshment  of 
them  that  languish  and  faint.  Come, 
Thou  Star  and  Guide  of  them  that  sail  in 
the  tempestuous  sea  of  the  world  ;  Thou 
only  Haven  of  the  tossed  and  ship- 
wrecked. Come,  Thou  Glory  and 
Crown  of  the  living,  and  only  Safeguard 
of  the  dying.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  in 
much  mercy,  and  make  me  fit  to  receive 

Thee — Amen. 

jS)t.  %\xQu0tim  (354-430). 


62•^♦^•^•^•^♦^•^•^  £0iitc\)  t\)t  ^tton^ 
ear  us?,  ^  nebrr^failing  !Ligt)t, 


^P^  Lord  our  God^  the  Fountain  of 
^  light,  the  Light  of  Thine  Angels, 


Principalities,  Powers,  and  of  all 
intelligent  beings  ;  who  hast  created  the 
light  of  Thy  Saints.  May  our  souls  be 
lamps  of  Thine,  kindled  and  illuminated 
by  Thee.  May  they  shine  and  burn  with 
the  truth,  and  never  go  out  in  darkness 
and  ashes.  May  the  gloom  of  sins  be 
cleared  away,  and  the  light  of  perpetual 
faith  abide  within  us — Amen. 

.IIEo3arabic,  before  ?t.  55.  700. 


^oD,  t\)t  ^otierrign  ^ooD  of  t\)t 

soul,  who  requirest  the  hearts 
^  of  all  Thy  children  ;  deliver  us 
from  all  sloth  in  Thy  work,  all 
coldness  in  Thy  cause  ;  and  grant  us  by 
looking  unto  Thee  to  rekindle  our  love, 
and  by  waiting  upon  Thee  to  renew  our 
strength,  through  lesus  Christ  our  Lord 
—Amen. 

IBiiiiam  '^riobt. 


•J-  -f  -f  -f  -f  0 


^arcfj  tl)t  mjiiti  ^  -r  -h 

Sot),  Gracious;   auD  ^etcitnl, 

give  us,  we  entreat  Thee,  a 
humble  trust  in  Thy  mercy,  and 
suffer  not  our  heart  to  fail  us. 
Though  our  sins  be  seven,  though  our 
sins  be  seventy  times  seven,  though  our 
sins  be  more  in  number  than  the  hairs  of 
our  head,  yet  give  us  grace  in  loving 
penitence  to  cast  ourselves  down  into  the 
depth  of  Thy  compassion-— Amen. 

Christina  vi3.  mmttu 

^oD,   tl)t   Source  of   pttftct 

blessedness,  who  dost  teach 
Thy  faithful  ones  to  walk  in  Thy 
laws,  to  search  Thy  testimonies, 
to  keep  Thy  commands  ;  grant  unto  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  righteousness, 
that  we  may  seek  Thee  with  our  whole 
hearts  ;  that  we,  who  hitherto  have  wan- 
dered like  lost  sheep,  restored  by  Thy 
kind  arms,  may  rejoice  in  the  glories  of 
Paradise,  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son 
— Amen. 

^arum  'SBrctiiarp,  K.m,  1085. 


Qj^_^^^^^^^  g0^tt\)   t\)t  iFourtlj 

OTill  s?a^  unto  m^  ^otJ,  m^ 

Lord,  and  my  King,  ''Ohow 
great  is  the  abundance  of  Thy 
goodness,  O  Lord,  which  Thou 
hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  Thee." 
But  what  art  Thou  to  those  who  love 
Thee?  What  to  those  who  serve  Thee 
with  their  whole  heart  ?  In  this  espe- 
cially Thou  hast  showed  me  the  sweet- 
ness of  Thy  love  ;  that,  when  I  was  not, 
Thou  madest  me,  when  I  went  far  astray 
from  Thee,  Thou  broughtest  me  back 
again,  that  I  might  serve  Thee,  and  hast 
commanded  me  to  love  Thee.  I  would 
I  were  able,  at  least  for  one  day,  to  do 
Thee  some  worthy  service.  Truly,  Thou 
art  my  Lord,  and  I  Thy  servant,  who  am 
bound  to  serve  Thee  with  all  my  might  ; 
and  this  I  wish  to  do,  this  I  desire  ;  and 
whatsoever  is  wanting  unto  me,  do 
Thou,  I  beseech  Thee,  vouchsafe  to  sup- 
ply— Amen. 


^arcl^   tl)e  ififtlj  •^'^♦^'f^4•*•^.65 


I   ^  '^^  know  as  our  Father  and  the 
^..^^  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 


we  devoutly  thank  Thee  for  the 
mercy  that  created  us  from  the  dust,  and 
for  the  greater  mercy  that  has  created  us 
anew  by  a  heavenly  adoption  as  Thy 
children.  For  the  undying  yearnings, 
which  Thou  hast  implanted  in  us,  after 
things  unseen, — for  their  satisfaction  in 
Thyself,  we  thank  Thee;  and  we  rejoice 
that  Thou  hast  been  willing  to  encour- 
age our  frail  and  mortal  spirits,  by  re- 
vealing to  us  something  of  the  perfec- 
tions of  Thy  nature,  and  calling  us  to 
follow  after  Thee.  Grant,  we  pray, 
that  Thy  loving-kindness  may  be  fol- 
lowed by  our  obedience.  And  do  Thou 
so  confirm  our  best  purposes  by  renew- 
ing our  sense  of  Thy  presence,  that  we 
may  both  imitate  Thy  nature,  and  accept 
Thy  dealings  with  us  in  the  spirit  of 
childlike  trust,  and  by  the  help  of  Thy 
dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


!LotD,  tl)t  poitiou  of  our  tuljcr^ 

itance,    give    us   grace,    I  pray 

Thee,  never  to  aim  at  or  desire 

anything   out   of  Thee.     What 

we  can  enjoy  in  Thee,  give  us  according 

to  Thy  will;  what  we  cannot,  deny  us 

— Amen. 


mm  unto  us?,  #  iloiti  ^oO,  tljat 

we  may  love  one  another  un- 
feignedly;  for  where  love  is, 
there  art  Thou;  and  he  that  lov- 
eth  his  brother  is  born  of  Thee,  and 
dwelleth  in  Thee,  and  Thou  in  him.  And 
where  brethren  do  glorify  Thee  with  one 
accord,  there  dost  Thou  pour  out  Thy 
blessing  upon  them.  Love  us,  therefore, 
O  Lord,  and  shed  Thy  love  into  our 
hearts,  that  we  may  love  Thee,  and  our 
brethren  in  Thee  and  for  Thee,  as  all 
children  to  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

•^ooh  of  ^bristian  prances,  1578. 


^arcl^  t\)t  ^t\)mt\)  ^♦^•^♦^•^♦^•^67 
|orDt  Ijear ;  §loiDt  forgibc ;  llorD, 

do;  hear  what  I  speak  not,  for- 
I  give    what  I   speak  amiss,    do 

what  I  leave  undone;  that,  not 
according  to  my  word  or  my  deed,  but 
according  to  Thy  mercy  and  truth,  all 
may  issue  to  Thy  glory  and  the  good  of 
Thy  kingdom — Amen. 


s 

1 

Imigljti?  anU  Ctental  ^oD,  toljo 

hast  revealed  Thy  nature  in 
Christ  Jesus  Thy  Son  as  Love: 
we  humbly  pray  Thee  give  us 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  glorify  Thee  also  in 
our  hearts  as  pure  Love,  and  thus  con- 
strain us  by  Thy  Divine  power  to  love 
Thee  again  with  our  whole  souls,  and 
our  brethren  as  ourselves ;  that  so  by  Thy 
grace  we  may  be  fulfilled  with  love,  and 
evermore  abide  in  Thee  and  Thou  in  us, 
with  all  joyfulness,  and  free  from  fear  or 
distrust,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

%un0tn'^  Coliection. 


QQ^^^^^^^^  £parci)  t\)t  €i%i)ti) 


t  bless?  anD  praise  auD  ntagnif)? 

Thee,  O  God  of  our  fathers,  whc 
hast  led  us  out  of  the  shadows 
of  night  once  more  into  the  light 
of  day.  Unto  Thy  loving-kindness  we 
make  our  entreaty;  be  merciful  to  our 
misdeeds ;  accept  our  prayers  in  the  ful- 
ness of  Thy  compassions,  for  Thou  art 
our  refuge  from  one  generation  to  an- 
other, O  merciful  and  almighty  God. 
Suffer  the  true  Sun  of  Thy  righteousness 
to  shine  in  our  hearts,  enlighten  our 
reason,  and  purify  our  senses;  that  so  we 
may  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day,  in  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  and  reach 
at  last  the  life  eternal,  where  we  shall  re- 
joice in  Thy  inaccessible  life.  For  Thou 
art  the  Fountain  of  Life,  and  in  Thy  light 
shall  we  see  light — Amen. 


^arcl)  tl)e  jliinttl  •^•^♦•^•^•^♦•^•^.69 


fe)earcl;rr    of    Ijcart^t    tD^ljou 

knowest  us  better  than  we 
know  ourselves,  and  seest  the 
sins  which  our  sinfulness  hides 
from  us.  Yet  even  our  own  conscience 
beareth  witness  against  us,  that  we  often 
slumber  on  our  appointed  watch;  that 
we  walk  not  always  lovingly  with  each 
other,  and  humbly  with  Thee;  and  we 
withhold  that  entire  sacrifice  of  ourselves 
to  Thy  perfect  will,  without  which  we 
are  not  crucified  with  Christ,  or  sharers 
in  His  redemption.  Oh,  look  upon  our 
contrition,  and  lift  up  our  weakness,  and 
let  the  dayspring  yet  arise  within  our 
hearts,  and  bring  us  healing,  strength, 
and  joy.  Day  by  day  may  we  grow  in 
faith,  in  self-denial,  in  charity,  in  heav- 
enly-mindedness.  And  then,  mingle  us 
at  last  with  the  mighty  host  of  Thy  re- 
deemed for  evermore — Amen. 

famciJ  .f^artineau. 


jQ^^^^^^^  a^arcl)  t\)t    ^mt\) 

the  faith  of  us  who  believe,  and 
sow  the  good  seed  of  faith  in 
their  hearts  who  as  yet  lack  it; 
that  we  all  may  look  steadfestly  unto 
Thee,  and  run  with  patience  the  race 
that  is  set  before  us.  Give  us  grace  to 
show  our  faith  by  our  works;  teach  us 
to  walk  by  faith,  having  respect  unto 
the  promises:  which  of  Thy  mercy 
make  good  to  us  in  Thine  own  good 
time,  O  our  most  Gracious  Lord  God 
and  Saviour — Amen. 

C!ni?tina  »5.  i!\os9ctti. 


orD^  let  W\)^  Ijol^  brratl)  t\ytt 

keep  alive  in  us  that  fire  which 
Thy  Son  of  old  came  to  kindle 
upon  earth,  that  we  also  may  be 
anointed  with  the  spirit  of  peace,  holi- 
ness, and  obedience,  and  dwell  in  Thy 
fellowship  for  ever — Amen. 

J^otoIantJ  ll^iniamg. 


^arcl^    t\)t    €lt\)tnt\)  -f  -f  -f  -i-  -f  «f  71 
^oD,  U)l)o  sccst  all  our  uucah^ 

nesses,    and    the    troubles    we 
^^MM  labor  under,   have   regard  unto 

the  prayers  of  Thy  servant,  who 
stands  in  need  of  Thy  comfort,  Thy  di- 
rection, and  Thy  help.  Thou  alone 
knowest  what  is  best  for  us;  let  me 
never  dispute  Thy  wisdom  or  Thy  good- 
ness. Lord,  so  prepare  my  heart,  that 
no  affliction  may  ever  so  surprise  as  to 
overbear  me.  Dispose  me  at  all  times  to 
a  readiness  to  suffer  what  Thy  Provi- 
dence shall  order  or  permit.  Grant  that 
I  may  never  murmur  at  Thy  appoint- 
ments, nor  be  exasperated  at  the  minis- 
ters of  Thy  Providence — Amen. 

^boma^  ilDiljon  (1663-1755). 

♦!* 

^^^eeu  ^Iw  people,  ^  HorD,  toitt) 

I  ^=  I  Thy  grace,  and  deliver  our  souls 
§  ^^fi  from  the  death  of  sin;  so  that, 
being  filled  with  Thy  mercy,  we 
may  be  united  with  the  joys  of  the  right- 
eous,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

;^arum  ^rcbiarp,  X.  ©.  1085. 


72  ♦^  '^  *  ^  *  ^  ^arcl)    t\)t    ^inrlftlj 
9^  iFatl;cr,  31  t)ai3C  moments 

.  ,, ,  of  deep  unrest — moments  when 
^^  I  know  not  what  to  ask  by  rea- 
son of  the  very  excess  of  my 
wants.  I  have  in  these  hours  no  words 
for  Thee,  no  conscious  prayers  for  Thee. 
My  cry  seems  purely  worldly;  1  want 
only  the  wings  of  a  dove  that  I  may  flee 
away.  Yet  all  the  time  Thou  hast  ac. 
cepted  my  unrest  as  a  prayer.  Thou 
hast  interpreted  its  cry  for  a  dove's  wings 
as  a  cry  for  Thee,  Thou  hast  received  the 
nameless  longings  of  my  heart  as  the  in- 
tercessions of  Thy  Spirit.  They  are  not 
yet  the  intercessions  of  my  spirit;  I  know 
not  what  I  ask.  But  Thou  knowest  what 
I  ask,  O  my  God.  Thou  knowest  the 
name  of  that  need  which  lies  beneath  my 
speechless  groan.  Thou  knowest  that, 
because  I  am  made  in  Thine  image,  I  can 
find  rest  only  in  what  gives  rest  to  Thee; 
therefore  Thou  hast  counted  my  unrest 
unto  me  for  righteousness,  and  hast  called 
my  groaning  Thy  Spirit's  prayer — Amen. 


£parcl^  tlje  ^Ijteentlj  +  *  ♦  4.  4-  +  73 
|l)^  tlorti  ^oD,  ®l)ou fjolt!  tlotjcr  of 

my  soul,  when  Thou  comest 
into  my  soul,  all  that  is  within 
me  shall  rejoice.  Thou  art  my 
Glory  and  the  exultation  of  my  heart  ; 
Thou  art  my  Hope  and  Refuge  in  the 
day  of  my  trouble.  Set  me  free  from  all 
evil  passions,  and  heal  my  heart  of  all  in- 
ordinate affections;  that,  being  inwardly 
cured  and  thoroughly  cleansed,  I  may  be 
made  fit  to  love,  courageous  to  suffer, 
steady  to  persevere.  Nothing  is  sweeter 
than  Love,  nothing  more  courageous^ 
nothing  fuller  nor  better  in  heaven  and 
earth;  because  Love  is  born  of  God,  and 
cannot  rest  but  in  God,  above  all  created 
things.  Let  me  love  Thee  more  than 
myself,  nor  love  myself  but  for  Thee; 
and  in  Thee  all  that  truly  love  Thee,  as 
the  law  of  Love  commandeth,  shining 
out  from  Thyself — Amen. 


74  *  -i*  *  -^  *  *  £parcl)  t\)t  jfourtccntlj 


^^^eacl;  mc,  ^  ifattjer,  ^oU3  to  a^k 

Thee  each  moment,  silently,  for 
Thy  help.  If  I  fail,  teach  me  at 
once  to  ask  Thee  to  forgive  me. 
If  I  am  disquieted,  enable  me,  by  Thy 
grace,  quickly  to  turn  to  Thee.  May 
nothing  this  day  come  between  me  and 
Thee.  May  I  will,  do,  and  say,  just 
what  Thou,  my  loving  and  tender  Father, 
wiliest  me  to  will,  do,  and  say.  Work 
Thy  holy  will  in  me  and  through  me  this 
day.  Protect  me,  guide  me,  bless  me, 
within  and  without,  that  I  may  do  some- 
thing this  day  for  love  of  Thee;  some- 
thing which  shall  please  Thee;  and  that  I 
may,  this  evening,  be  nearer  to  Thee, 
though  I  see  it  not,  nor  know  it.  Lead 
me,  O  Lord,  in  a  straight  way  unto  Thy^ 
self,  and  keep  me  in  Thy  grace  unto  the 
end — Amen. 


^arcl)  t\)t  ififtmttl)  +4.  +  ***  +  7^ 


^notD^  ^  !lorU»  anD  Do  ijDitJj 

all  humility  acknowledge  myself 
an  object  altogether  unworthy 
of  Thy  love;  but  sure  I  am, 
Thou  art  an  object  altogether  worthy  of 
mine.  I  am  not  good  enough  to  serve 
Thee,  but  Thou  hast  a  right  to  the  best 
service  I  can  pay.  Do  Thou  then  impart 
to  me  some  of  that  excellence,  and  that 
shall  supply  my  own  want  of  worth. 
Help  me  to  cease  from  sin  according  to 
Thy  will,  that  I  may  be  capable  of  doing 
Thee  service  according  to  my  duty.  En- 
able me  so  to  guard  and  govern  myself, 
so  to  begin  and  finish  my  course,  that, 
when  the  race  of  life  is  run,  I  may  sleep 
in  peace,  and  rest  in  Thee.  Be  with  me 
unto  the  end,  that  my  sleep  may  be  rest 
indeed,  my  rest  perfect  security,  and  that 
security  a  blessed  eternity — Amen. 

^t.  ?Cu0ui^tine  (354-430). 


^esft  upon  u0,  (D  Spirit  of  i.otie, 

and  chase  all  anger,  envy,  and 
bitter  grudges  from  our  souls. 
Be  our  Comtbrter  in  trial,  when 
the  billows  go  over  our  heads;  be  our 
Strength  in  the  hour  of  weakness,  and 
help  us  to  control  the  desires  of  the  flesh. 
Let  us  grow  in  faith  and  love,  in  hope, 
patience,  and  humility.  See  by  how 
many  temptations  we  are  surrounded, 
and  preserve  us  from  giving  way  to 
them;  show  us  the  path  wherein  we 
should  tread,  for  if  we  trust  to  our  own 
impulses  we  shall  go  astray;  but  if  Thou 
lead  us  we  shall  run  in  the  way  of  Thy 
commandments.  Our  hearts  lie  open  be- 
fore Thee;  enter  now  with  Thy  rich 
gifts,  strengthen,  stablish,  settle  them. 
Dwell  in  them  and  make  them  Thy  tem- 
ple, so  shall  we  have  the  pledge  of  our 
sonship,  and  of  our  salvation — Amen. 

%  iP.  ;§)tarfe(i68o-i756). 


ijparcl^  t^e  ^etjentemtft  -f  -^  •i'  ♦  +  77 


£0tvtitnl  ^otit  full  of  compas:^ 

sion,  long-suffering  and  of  great 
pity,  make  me  earnestly  repent, 
and  heartily  to  be  sorry  for  all 
my  misdoings;  make  the  remembrance 
of  them  so  burdensome  and  painful  that 
I  may  flee  to  Thee  with  a  troubled  spirit 
and  a  contrite  heart;  and,  O  merciful 
Lord,  visit,  comfort,  and  relieve  me ;  ex- 
cite in  me  true  repentance;  give  me 
in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy  truth 
and  confidence  in  Thy  mercy,  and,  in 
the  world  to  come,  life  everlasting. 
Strengthen  me  against  sin,  and  enable 
me  so  to  perform  every  duty,  that  whilst 
I  live  I  may  serve  Thee  in  that  state  to 
which  Thou  hast  called  me;  and,  at  last, 
by  a  holy  and  happy  death,  be  delivered 
from  the  struggles  and  sorrows  of  this 
life,  and  obtain  eternal  happiness,  for  the 
sake  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  Thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

i$)amuei  Slcibn^on  (i  709- 1 784). 


^l;ou  J^opc  of  all  tl;e  enus?  of 

the  earth;  Thou  on  whom  our 
'JM  fathers    hoped,    and   were    not 

confounded  ;  Thou,  who  know- 
est  whereof  we  are  made,  and  whereby 
our  shortcoming,  have  pity  on  us,  O 
Lord.  O  Helper  of  the  helpless,  and 
Stronger  than  the  strong,  remember  all 
who  are  in  distress  of  mind,  body,  or 
estate;  succor  them  according  to  their 
need.  It  is  meet  and  right,  in  all  things, 
for  all  men,  in  ioy  and  sorrow,  alone  and 
all  together,  to  remember  and  worship 
Thee,  to  trust  in  Thee,  and  praise  Thee, 
Lord  and  Father,  King  and  God,  Foun- 
tain of  life  and  immortality.  Source  of 
everlasting  good.  Thee  all  the  heavens 
hymn,  and  higher  spirits  praise,  crying 
to  each  other,  or  going  on  the  work 
which  Thou  givest  them,  and  so  perfect- 
ing praise.  Blessed  be  the  Dweller  of 
Eternity,  my  Strength  and  my  Deliverer, 
my  Salvation  and  my  Refuge  for  ever — 
Amen. 

mowianb  U^iniam^. 


^arcl)   t\)t   j^mttcmtl)  4.  +  ^  -f  4.  79 
jo0t  merciful  anD  graciousf  iFat^ier* 

I  bless  and  magnify  Thy  name 
that  Thou  hast  adopted  me  into 
the  inheritance  of  sons,  and  hast 
given  me  a  portion  of  my  elder  Brother. 
Thou  who  art  the  God  of  patience  and 
consolation,  strengthen  me  that  I  may 
bear  the  yoke  and  burden  of  the  Lord, 
without  any  uneasy  and  useless  mur- 
murs,and  ineffective  unwillingness.  Lord, 
I  am  unable  to  stand  under  the  cross, 
unable  of  myself,  but  be  Thou  pleased  to 
ease  this  load  by  fortifying  my  spirit, 
that  I  may  be  strongest  when  I  am 
weakest,  and  may  be  able  to  do  and 
suffer  every  thing  that  Thou  pleasest, 
through  Christ  who  strengtheneth  me. 
Let  me  pass  through  the  valley  of  tears, 
and  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death 
with  safety  and  peace,  with  a  meek 
spirit,  and  a  sense  of  the  divine  mercies, 
through  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

^letemjj  (Captor  (1613-1667), 


go  4-  4-  4-  -f  4.  ^aicl)    tl^e   tKlJDcntietl) 
uitie  u0  in  ^\)^  toa^,  (^  iloru, 

and  mercifully  show  the  foun- 
tain of  wisdom  to  our  thirsting 
minds;    that   we   may   be   free 
from  sorrowful  heaviness,  and  may  drink 
in  the  sweetness  of  life  eternal — Amen. 
jHao5arabic,  before  ?C.  ©.  700. 


jl^ccn  ^\)tt  to  tracl)  mt  Da^  h^ 

^  day,  according  to  each  day's 
opportunities  and  needs.  Give 
me,  O  my  Lord,  that  purity  of 
conscience  which  alone  can  receive, 
which  alone  can  improve  Thy  inspira- 
tions. My  ears  are  dull,  so  that  I  cannot 
hear  Thy  voice.  My  eyes  are  dim,  so 
that  I  cannot  see  Thy  tokens.  Thou 
alone  canst  quicken  my  hearing,  and 
purge  my  sight,  and  cleanse  and  renew 
my  heart.  Teach  me  to  sit  at  Thy  feet, 
and  to  hear  Thy  word — Amen. 

31o|)n  i^enrp  Betuman. 


aoU  of  iligljtt  i?atljci'  of  ilife, 

Giver  of  Wisdom,  Benefactor  of 
our  souls,  who  givest  to  the 
faint-hearted  who  put  their  trust 
in  Thee  those  things  into  which  the 
angels  desire  to  look  ;  O  Sovereign  Lord, 
who  hast  brought  us  up  from  the  depths 
of  darkness  to  light,  who  hast  given  us 
life  from  death,  who  hast  graciously  be- 
stowed upon  us  freedom  from  slavery, 
and  who  hast  scattered  the  darkness  of 
sin  within  us  ;  do  Thou  now  also  en- 
lighten the  eyes  of  our  understanding, 
and   sanctify  us  wholly   in   soul,  body, 

and  spirit — Amen. 

Hituroi?  of  .t»t.  Math  (175-254?). 


^  ilorDt  gttie  us?  all,  toe  ht^tttl) 

Thee,    grace    and    strength    to 

'JM  overcome  every  sin  ;  sins  of  be- 

setment,    deliberation,   surprise, 

negligence,  omission  ;  sins  against  Thee, 

our  self,  our  neighbor  ;  sins  great,  small, 

remembered,  forgotten — Amen. 

€!jri?tina  <©.  0O3^^etti< 


82  •!♦  ♦^  ♦^  •^  ^arcl)  t\)t  ®tDmt^  0econD 


^  adorable  ^oo^  31  liiunbl^  be^ 

seech  Thee  to  accept  the  sacri- 
fice I  here,  in  all  humility,  desire 
to  make  Thee,  of  the  remainder 
of  my  life  ;  to  be  entirely  employed,  with 
the  utmost  vigcr  both  of  my  soul  and 
body,  in  Thy  service  and  adoration. 
Pardon  all  the  sins  and  offences  of  my 
life  past,  and  be  pleased  to  bestow  upon 
me  a  steadfast  faith,  an  ardent  love,  an 
humble  and  perfect  obedience,  and  a 
will  capable  of  no  other  inclination  than 
what  it  shall  continually  receive  from  the 
absolute  guidance  of  Thy  divine  will  ;  to 
which  I  beg  it  may  be  ever  perfectly  sub- 
servient, with  all  readiness  and  cheerful- 
ness. As  all  my  thoughts  and  actions  are 
continually  before  Thee,  so  I  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  that  they  may  never  be 
unworthy  of  Thy  divine  Presence,  for 
jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 

Cbarle^  i^oto  (i  661-1745). 


^arc^j  t\)t  trnuent^^ljirD  -f  -f  ♦^  +  +  83 


^oDt  t\}tt  blrsscU   anO   Ijol^  1 

none  but  the  angels  and  Thy 
redeemed  can  serve  Thee  with 
a  perfect  joy.  Called  in  our 
measure  to  be  perfect  as  Thou  art  per- 
fect, we  have  been  most  unlike  to  Thee, 
and  are  not  worthy  to  be  deemed  Thy 
children.  Thirsting  with  momentary 
desires,  we  have  forsaken  the  living 
springs  of  heavenly  wisdom,  of  which  he 
that  drinketh  shall  never  thirst  again. 
We  have  been  slow  to  the  calls  of  affec- 
tion, heedless  of  the  duties,  hard  under 
the  sorrows,  which  are  Thy  gracious  dis- 
cipline ;  yet  are  oppressed  with  cares 
Thou  layest  not  on  us,  with  ease  Thou 
dost  not  permit,  and  wants  Thou  wilt 
never  bless.  Visit  us  with  the  wrest- 
lings of  Thy  Spirit  :  and  lay  on  us  the 
cross,  if  we  may  but  grow  into  the  holi- 
ness, of  Christ — Amen. 

Slamej^  JUaartineau. 


llmisljt^  Sor},  of  W\)^  fulness; 


grant  to  us  who  need  so  much, 
who  lack  so  much,  who  have 
so  little,  wisdom  and  strength. 
Bring  our  wills  unto  Thine.  Lift  our 
understandings  into  Thy  heavenly  light ; 
that  we  thereby  beholding  those  things 
which  are  right,  and  being  drawn  by 
Thy  love,  may  bring  our  will  and  our 
understanding  together  to  Thy  service, 
until  at  last,  body  and  soul  and  spirit 
may  be  all  Thine,  and  Thou  be  our  Father 
and  our  Eternal  Friend — Amen. 

Imiglbt^   ^ou,  iDl)o  $tt^t  t\)U 

we  have  no  power  of  ourselves 
to  help  ourselves,  keep  us  both 
outwardly  in  our  bodies  and  in- 
wardly in  our  souls,  that  we  may  be  de- 
fended from  all  adversities  which  may 
happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil 
thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the 
soul;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 

<JBrc0orian,  ?[.  ©♦  590^ 


^parcl)  tl)t  XE\x)tnty^fitt\) 


•I*  M»  4$*  «•*  «|* 


85 


(Bternal    ^unti^!     ^Ijou   art 

brighter  than  the  sun,  purer  than 
^  the  angels,  and  the  heavens  are 

not  clean  in  Thy  sight ;  with 
mercy  behold  Thy  servant,  apt  to  be 
tempted  with  every  object,  and  to  be 
overcome  by  every  enemy.  I  cannot,  O 
God,  stand  in  the  day  of  battle  and  dan- 
ger, unless  Thou  coverest  me  with  Thy 
shield,  and  hidest  me  under  Thy  wings. 
Thou  didst  make  me  after  Thine  image  ; 
be  pleased  to  preserve  me  so  pure  and 
spotless,  that  my  body  may  be  a  holy 
temple,  and  my  soul  a  sanctuary  to  en- 
tertain Thy  divinest  Spirit,  the  Spirit  of 
love  and  holiness — Amen. 

Sleiemi?  (Caplor  (1613-1 667). 


^ou,  Ueliber  usf  from  tntt^l^ 

desires,  that  no   sin  may  reign 
^^SJl  in  us,  but  that  we  may  with  free 

spirits    serve    Thee,    our    only 
Lord;  through  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

<JBcla?ian  ;$»actamctarp,  n.  55.  492. 


86  +  'I'  *  •^  4.  ^att\)  t\)t  t!L)3)tnt^^ixt\) 


iloru,  gite  €^l)^  blr^giug,  toe 

pray  Thee,  to  our  daily  work, 
I  that  we  may  do   it  in  faith  and 

heartily,  as  to  the  Lord  and  not 
unto  men.  All  our  powers  of  body  and 
mind  are  Thine,  and  we  would  fain  devote 
them  to  Thy  service.  Sanctify  them, 
and  the  work  in  which  they  are  engaged  ; 
let  us  not  be  slothful,  but  fervent  in  spirit, 
and  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  so  bless  our  efforts 
that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruits 
of  true  wisdom.  Teach  us  to  seek  after 
truth  and  enable  us  to  gain  it;  but  grant 
that  we  may  ever  speak  the  truth  in 
love  ;  that,  while  we  know  earthly 
things,  we  may  know  Thee,  and  be 
known  by  Thee,  through  and  in  Thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ.  Give  us  this  day  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  Thine  in 
body  and  spirit  in  all  our  work  and  all 
our  refreshments,  through  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord — Amen. 


^arct)  tl;e  tlTtocnt^ .  0rt3entt)  -^  -^  -^  87 


^t)  tlTljou  graciousf  anti  gentle  and 

condescending  God,  Thou  God 
^  of  peace,  Father  of  mercy,  God 

of  all  comfort  ;  see,  I  lament 
before  Thee  the  evil  of  my  heart ;  I 
acknowledge  that  I  am  too  much  disposed 
to  anger,  jealousy,  and  revenge,  to  am- 
bition and  pride,  which  often  give  rise 
to  discord  and  bitter  feelings  between  me 
and  others.  Too  often  have  I  thus 
offended  and  grieved  both  Thee,  O  long- 
suffering  Father,  and  my  fellow-men. 
Oh  forgive  me  this  sin,  and  suffer  me  to 
partake  of  the  blessing  which  Thou  hast 
promised  to  the  peacemakers,  who  shall 
be  called  the  children  of  God. 

Bestow  on  me,  O  Lord,  a  genial  spirit 
and  unwearied  forbearance  ;  a  mild,  lov- 
ing, patient  heart ;  kindly  looks,  pleasant, 
cordial  speech  and  manners  in  the  inter- 
course of  daily  life  ;  that  I  may  give 
offence  to  none,  but  as  much  as  in  me 
lies  live  in  charity  with  all  men — Amen. 
31oI)ann  '^rnbt  (1555- 1621). 


88  'f  -i--^  •!•  £parct)  t\)t  ®tDent^.ngl)tlj 
^oD,  mi^  ^otj,  31  am  all  ijoeak^ 

ness,  but  Thou  art  my  Strength ; 
^!§^!^  I  am  ever  anew  bowed  down 

by  any  trial,  but  Thou  canst  and 
wiliest  to  lift  me  up.  Let  me  not  fail,  O 
God  my  Strength;  let  me  not  be  dis- 
couraged, O  God,  my  Hope.  Draw  me 
each  day,  if  it  be  but  a  little  nearer  unto 
Thee;  make  me,  each  day,  if  it  be  but  a 
little  less  unlike  Thee;  let  me  do  or  bear 
each  day  something,  for  love  of  Thee, 
whereby  I  may  be  fitter  for  Thee.  Let  no 
day  pass  without  my  having  done  some- 
thing pleasing  unto  Thee.  Thus  alone 
would  I  live,  that  I  may  live  more  unto 
Thee;  thus  would  I  die,  longing  to  love 
Thee  more — Amen.  €.  %,  ^umv> 


^oD,  t\)t  ^\)tp\)ttt\  of  all  ®l)^ 

^  ,^^^  ,n  people,  deliver  the  same  from  all 
k^&ki  sins  which  do  assail  them,  that 


so  they  may  ever  be  pleasing  in 
Thy  sight,  and  safe  under  Thy  shelter; 
for  Christ's  sake — Amen. 


90ntt^  t\)t  ^\3ytnty^Axint\)  •!•  *  •j-  -f  89 
^l;ou  tu^o  ctjastmcsft  toljoin 

Thou  lovest,  grant  us  grace,  we 
k^^^^  pray  Thee,  to  discern  Thy  love 

in  whatever  suffering  Thou 
sendest  us.  Support  us  in  patient  thank- 
fulness under  pain,  anxiety,  or  loss,  and 
move  us  with  pity  and  tenderness  for 
our  afflicted  neighbors — Amen. 


tloro,  let  me  not  t)encefortl> 

desire  health  or  life,  except  to 
spend  them  for  Thee,  with  Thee, 
and  in  Thee.  Thou  alone  know- 
est  what  is  good  for  me;  do,  therefore, 
what  seemeth  Thee  best.  Give  to  me, 
or  take  from  me;  conform  my  will  to 
Thine;  and  grant  that,  with  humble  and 
perfect  submission,  and  in  holy  confi- 
dence, I  may  receive  the  orders  of  Thine 
eternal  Providence;  and  may  equally 
adore  all  that  comes  to  me  from  Thee; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 
•SB^aise  p>ascal  (i  623-1 662). 


QO  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^arcl)  t\)t  ^\)ittitt\) 
llortit  succor,  toe  ht&ttt\)  ®l;ee, 

us  who  are  tempted.  May  noth- 
ing induce  us  to  distrust  Thy 
care  over  us,  nor  to  use  Thy 
gifts  to  the  denial  of  Thee,  their  Giver. 
May  we  never  presume  upon  Thy  pro- 
tection when  we  are  forsaking  Thy  paths, 
and  tempting  Thee.  May  we  never,  for 
the  sake  of  any  supposed  gain  or  ad- 
vancement, quench  the  testimony  of 
Thy  Spirit,  or  prove  disloyal  to  Thy  ser- 
vice. Do  Thou  so  support  us  in  all 
temptations  that,  when  we  have  been 
tried,  we  may  receive  the  crown  of  life, 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that 
love  Thee — Amen. 


^oti,  tl)e  aiuttior  of  peace  anu 

Lover  of  concord,  grant  unto  us 
to  be  so  firmly  established  in 
the    love  of   Thyself,    that    no 

trials  whatsoever  may  be  able  to  part  us 

from  Thee — Amen. 

Jtloman  '25retoiarp. 


©arc!)  t^e  ^^tt^Mtst  -f  -f  ♦  •!•  -i-  -i-  91 
t  hc&ttc^  €^l)fc,  (^  JlorD,  make 

us   subject    unto   Thee  with   a 
ready  will,  and  evermore  stir  up 
our  wills  to  make  supplication 
unto  Thee — Amen. 

<15rtai5ian,  ?C.  3B.  492. 


H  ^  and  earth,  Giver  of  light  and  life. 

l^-j^l^  so  teach  us  those  things  which 
belong  to  the  heavenly  king- 
dom, and  those  duties  which  are  of  the 
earth,  that  we,  stirred  by  the  light  and 
life  of  the  peace  of  God,  may  be  enabled 
faithfully  to  do  the  things  committed 
to  us,  looking  ever  unto  Thee  for  light 
and  life,  that,  being  lifted  above  our- 
selves, the  life  of  God  in  the  soul  of  man 
may  be  ours,  and  the  peace  of  God, 
which  passeth  all  understanding,  may 
then  keep  our  hearts  and  minds,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


92  4'«i'4'4'*4'*^^  ^ptil  t\^t  iFtoc 

help  us,  I  pray  Thee,  always  to 
trust  in  Thy  goodness:  th.'t 
walking  with  Thee  and  follow- 
ing Thee  in  all  simplicity,  we  may  pos- 
sess quiet  and  contented  minds;  and 
may  cast  all  our  care  on  Thee,  for  Thou 
carest  for  us — Amen. 


iloitit  if  on\^  m^  taill  ma^  re^ 

main  right  and  firm  towards 
Thee,  do  with  me  whatsoever 
it  shall  please  Thee.  For  it  can- 
not be  anything  but  good,  whatsoever 
Thou  shalt  do  with  me.  If  it  be  Thy 
will  I  should  be  in  darkness,  be  Thou 
blessed  ;  and  if  it  be  Thy  will  I  should 
be  in  light,  be  Thou  again  blessed.  If 
Thou  vouchsafe  to  comfort  me,  be  Thou 
blessed  ;  and,  if  Thou  wilt  have  me 
afflicted,  be  Thou  ever  equally  blessed — 
Amen. 

(3Ct)oma?  a  liempijtf. 


3ipril    tl)e  ^econu  4'4''i''i»'^-i'-i-93 


temal  ^ou^  tolio  contmittesft  to 

us  the  swift  and  solemn  trust  of 
life;  since  we  know  not  what  a 
day  may  bring  forth,  but  only 
that  the  hour  for  serving  Thee  is  always 
present,  may  we  wake  to  the  instant 
claims  of  Thy  holy  will;  not  waiting  for 
to-morrow,  but  yielding  to-day.  Lay  to 
rest,  by  the  persuasion  of  Thy  Spirit,  the 
resistance  of  our  passion,  indolence  or 
fear.  Consecrate  with  Thy  presence  the 
way  our  feet  may  go ;  and  the  humblest 
work  will  shine,  and  the  roughest  places 
be  made  plain.  Lift  us  above  unright- 
eous anger  and  mistrust  into  faith  and 
hope  and  charity  by  a  simple  and  stead- 
fast reliance  on  Thy  sure  will.  In  all 
things  draw  us  to  the  mind  of  Christ, 
that  Thy  lost  image  may  be  traced  again, 
and  Thou  mayest  own  us  as  at  one  with 
Him  and  Thee — Amen. 

Slame^  IBartincau. 


4.  ^  4-  ^  ♦  •!♦  2iptil  t\)t   ®l)irD 
^o0t  Dear  auD  ttnut  jfattjcr, 

our  Defender  and  Nourisher; 
endue  us  with  Thy  grace,  that 
we  may  cast  off  the  great  blind- 
ness of  our  minds,  and  carefulness  of 
worldly  things,  and  may  put  our  whole 
study  and  care  in  keeping  of  Thy  holy 
law ;  and  that  we  may  labor  and  travail 
for  our  necessities  in  this  life,  like  the 
birds  of  the  air  and  the  lilies  of  the  field, 
without  care.  For  Thou  hast  promised 
to  be  careful  for  us;  and  hast  commanded 
that  upon  Thee  we  should  cast  our  care, 
who  livest  and  reignest,  world  without 
end — Amen. 

i^enrp  H^^^T.^  primer,  1 545. 


JLorD,  fill  n^i  iJDC  br^eccl;  ^^ee^ 

with  adoring  gratitude  to  Thee 
for  all  Thou  art  for  us,  to  us,  and 
in   us;    fill  us  with   love,  joy, 

peace,  and  all  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit — 

Amen. 


^^^l^e  Da^  returns;  and  brings;  u0  tl)e 

petty  round  of  irritating  con- 
cerns and  duties.  Help  us  to 
play  the  man,  help  us  to  per- 
form them  with  laughter  and  kind  faces, 
let  cheerfulness  abound  with  industry. 
Give  us  to  go  blithely  on  our  business  all 
this  day,  bring  us  to  our  resting  beds 
weary  and  content  and  undishonored, 
and  grant  us  in  the  end  the  gift  of  sleep 
— Amen. 


^otit  M)o  tljrougl;    t\)t  grace 

of  Thy   Holy  Spirit,  dost   pour 
^M  the  gift  of  love  into  the  hearts 

of  Thy  faithful  people,  grant 
unto  us  health,  both  of  mind  and  body, 
that  we  may  love  Thee  with  our  whole 
strength,  and  with  entire  satisfaction 
may  perform  those  things  which  are 
pleasing  unto  Thee,  through  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 

i^arum  <25retiiarp,  3C.  ©.  1 085. 


\tmxt,  giacious^  ifnt^tt,  ttiat    3| 

may  never  dispute  the  reason- 
ableness of  Thy  will,  but  ever 
close  with  it,  as  the  best  that 
can  happen.  Prepare  me  always  for 
what  Thy  Providence  shall  bring  forth. 
Let  me  never  murmur,  be  dejected,  or 
impatient,  under  any  of  the  troubles  of 
this  life,  but  ever  find  rest  and  comfort  in 

this,  THIS  IS  THE  WILL  OF    MY    FATHER,     AND 

OF  MY  God:  grant  this  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake — Amen. 

^arboma^  Il^ili^on  (1663-1755). 


^oD,  tlje   Consolation  of  all 

such  as  be  sorrowful,  and  the 
^-^Sj^^  Salvation  of  all   them    that    put 

their  trust  in  Thee,  grant  unto 
us,  in  this  dying  life,  that  peace  for  which 
we  humbly  pray,  and  hereafter  to  attain 
unto  everlasting  joy  in  Thy  presence, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

laoman  '25rEtoiarp. 


3pnl  t\)t  ^ix'ti)  ♦^•l••^♦^•^^^^^97 
tlorD,  make  us;  to  lobe  XE^^tt, 

and  each  other  in  Thee,  and  to 
meet  before  Thee  to  dwell  in 
Thine  everlasting  love — Amen. 


rant  unto  us?,   j^lntigljti^  ^on, 

the  knowledge  of  Thy  way,  and 
the  spirit  of  obedience  thereunto, 
that,  being  conformed  in  thought 
and  words  unto  Thy  way,  Thy  peace 
may  rule  in  our  hearts.  Help  us  to  cast 
out  all  those  things  which  are  contrary  to 
Thy  peace,  or  that  are  not  according  to 
Thy  will,  that  so  ours  may  be  the  quiet 
life  of  trust,  and  faith,  and  obedience, 
living  lowly,  longing  for  Thy  truth,  and 
walking  in  the  light  thereof,  that  Thy 
blessing  may  be  upon  us,  and  the  light 
of  Thy  countenance  our  perpetual  de- 
light. Hear  us  of  Thy  mercy,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

<!Beor0e  55ata?on, 


()B•^♦^♦^♦♦♦♦•^  cjpril  t\)t  ^Ct^cnt^ 


^r^t  mos?t  earnestly)  bcs^eecl)  tE^ijee* 

11  ^  Thou  Lover  of  mankind,  to 
i^  bless  all  Thy  people,  the  flocks 
of  Thy  fold.  Send  down  into 
our  hearts  the  peace  of  heaven,  and  grant 
us  also  the  peace  of  this  life.  Give  life 
to  the  souls  of  all  of  us,  and  let  no  deadly 
sin  prevail  against  us,  or  any  of  Thy 
people.  Deliver  all  w^ho  are  in  trouble, 
for  Thou  art  our  God,  who  settest  the 
captives  free  ;  who  givest  hope  to  the 
hopeless,  and  help  to  the  helpless  ;  who 
liftest  up  the  fallen  ;  and  who  art  the 
Haven  of  the  shipwrecked.  Give  Thy 
pity,  pardon,  and  refreshment  to  every 
Christian  soul,  whether  in  affliction  or 
error.  Preserve  us,  in  our  pilgrimage 
through  this  life  from  hurt  and  danger, 
and  grant  that  we  may  end  our  lives  as 
Christians,  well-pleasing  to  Thee  and  free 
from  sin,  and  that  we  may  have  our  por- 
tion and  lot  with  all  Thy  saints — Amen. 
Hiturgp  of  ^t.  M^xh  (i  75-254  ?). 


i\}t  lis?  grace^  #  i.oii3,  to  toorfe 

while  it  is  day,  fulfilling  dili- 
gently and  patiently  whatever 
duty  Thou  appointest  us  ;  doing 
small  things  in  the  day  of  small  things, 
and  great  labors  if  Thou  summon  us 
to  any  :  rising  and  working,  sitting  still 
and  suffering,  according  to  Thy  word. 
Go  with  me,  and  I  will  go  ;  but  if  Thou 
go  not  with  me,  send  me  not  :  go  before 
me,  if  Thou  put  me  forth  ;  let  me  hear 
Thy  voice  when  I  follow — Amen. 


Imigljt^  Sot^  unto  totiom  all 

hearts  are  open,  all  desires 
knowm,  and  from  whom  no 
secrets  are  hid  ;  cleanse  the 
thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 
of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  per- 
fectly love  Thee,  and  worthily  magnify 
Thy  holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

^rejonan  .;^accamcntarp,  K,  5^.  590. 


100  ^^'f^^^^-f-f  aipril  t\)t  0nt\) 
iloitit  ^\)^  t)anti0  ^abe  fonncO 

us,   and  Thou  hast  sent  us  into 
^  this  world,  that  we  may  walk  in 

the  way  that  leads  to  heaven 
and  Thyself,  and  may  find  a  lasting  rest 
in  Thee  who  art  the  Source  and  Centre 
of  our  souls.  Look  in  pity  on  us  poor 
pilgrims  in  the  narrow  way  ;  let  us  not 
go  astray,  but  reach  at  last  our  true 
home  where  our  Father  dwells.  Guide 
and  govern  us  from  day  to  day,  and  be- 
stow on  us  food  and  strength  for  body 
and  soul,  that  we  may  journey  on  in 
peace.  Forgive  us  for  having  hitherto  so 
often  wavered  or  looked  back,  and  let  us 
henceforward  march  straight  on  in  the 
way  of  Thy  laws,  and  may  our  last  step 
be  a  safe  and  peaceful  passage  to  the 
arms  of  Thy  love,  and  the  blessed  fellow- 
ship of  the  saints  in  light.  Hear  us,  O 
Lord,  and  glorify  Thy  name  in  us  that 
we  may  glorify  Thee  for  ever  and  ever 
— Amen. 

tJ5ci:bai;ti  (Cer?tee0Er  \t  697-?  769). 


Slpril  ti)C  iJLtnti)  i-  i^  'h  i-  ir  i'  ^  -t  IQI 
lmi^\)t^  ^otj,  tljt  i?ountatn  of 

Life,  who  hast  ordained  that  Thy 
children  may  find  life  in  the  way 
of  Thy  commandment,  and  in 
the  path  of  Thy  service ;  we  would  humbly 
thank  Thee,  not  alone  for  what  is  bright 
and  fair  in  our  lot,  but  for  the  difficulty, 
the  trial,  the  darkness.  We  thank  Thee 
for  the  doubts  that  perplex  us, — the  in- 
firmities that  oppress  us, — the  sorrows 
that  make  us  to  faint  and  fear ;  for  we  know 
that  Thou  wilt  answer  the  strong  cry 
which  these  bring  forth  of  our  souls  after 
light  from  Thee.  Oh,  grant  that  we  may  so 
endure  as  becometh  Thy  children, — that, 
doubting,  we  may  not  despair, — cast 
down,  we  may  not  be  destroyed, — sor- 
rowing, it  may  not  be  as  those  without 
hope  ;  but  that,  receiving  Thy  discipline 
and  preparation  in  the  Spirit  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  we  may  make  straight  His  path 
within  our  hearts.  We  ask  it  in  His 
name,  who  is  the  Light  of  men — Amen. 

^enrg  W,  ifoote. 


102•^•^♦^•^♦^•^♦^  3ipti\  t\)t  €\tS^tnt\) 
ibe  0trrngtl)^  (B  ilorUt  to  t\)o^t 

who  seek  Thee,  and  continually 

pour  into  their  souls  the  holy 

desire   of   seeking    Thee  ;    that 

they  who  long  to  see  Thy  face  may  not 

crave  the  world's  pernicious  pleasure — 

Amen. 

,}Hao3arabic,  before  K.  ^.  700. 

f^os^t  graciou0  (3o'0,  luljo  goljcm:^ 

est  the  world  with  infinite  wis- 
dom and  goodness,  teach  me 
contentedly  to  submit  to  the 
dispensations  of  Thy  Providence,  how 
contrary  soever  they  may  be  to  flesh  and 
blood.  Thou  knowest  the  surest  ways 
of  making  me  happy,  and  art  infinite  in 
loving-kindness  and  mercy  ;  therefore  let 
Thy  blessed  will  in  everything  be  my 
choice  and  satisfaction.  Let  all  my  dan- 
gers awaken  me  to  a  careful  performance 
of  my  duty  ;  that  I  may  serve  Thee 
quietly   with   a  devout    mind,    through 

Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

Robert  .I^clj^on  (i 656-1 71 5). 


apnl  tl)t  ^ttjclftt)  +  ^  ;f  ^.  +  ^  ^  103 
ilorOt  mnxifuUi^  incline  ^\)int 

ears  to  hear  our  prayers,  and,  of 
Thy  loving-kindness,  enlighten 
the  depths  of  our  hearts,  that  no 
evil  desires  may  rule  them^Amen. 

(Crcajsucp  of  ©cViotion. 


^oDt   tDl)o   puttc0t    into    our 

hearts  such  deep  desire,  that  we 
^  cannot  be  at  peace  until  we  en- 
joy the  feeling  of  Thy  love  ; 
mercifully  grant  that  the  unspeakable 
sighing  of  our  souls'  need  may  not  go 
unsatisfied  because  of  any  unrighteous- 
ness of  heart,  which  must  divide  us 
from  the  All-holy  One  ;  but  strengthen 
us  to  do  right  by  whomsoever  we  have 
wronged  in  thought,  word,  or  deed  ;  to 
renounce  all  plans  of  wrong-doing  for 
the  future  ;  to  purify  our  thoughts,  and 
govern  our  appetites,  so  that  we  may 
have  no  bar  between  us  and  Thy  glory, 
but  enjoy    Thy    peace    which    passeth 


understanding — Amen. 


0otiJlanb  i0i«iamj^» 


104  ^  -h  4-  -h  ^  Siptil   t\)t    €^i)trtrentt) 
^oD  our  jfat\)tti  €)00D  be^ouD 

all  that  is  good,  Fair  beyond  all 
that  is  fair,  in  whom  is  calmness 
and  peace;  do  Thou  make  up 
the  dissensions  which  divide  us  from 
each  other,  and  bring  us  back  into  an 
unity  of  love,  which  may  bear  some  like- 
ness to  Thy  sublime  nature.  Grant  that 
we  may  be  spiritually  one,  as  well  in 
ourselves  as  in  each  other,  through  that 
peace  of  Thine  which  maketh  all  things 
peaceful,  and  through  the  grace,  mercy, 
and  tenderness  of  Thine  only  Son — Amen. 
SlacobiK  1litur0P  of  ^t.  5Bionpj^iu^. 


^Ie00  mti  <^  (Sou,  iuitl;  t\)t  lobe  of 

Thee,  and  of  my  neighbor.  Give 
me  peace  of  conscience,  the  com- 
mand of  my  affections;  and  for 
the  rest,  Thy  will  be  done!  O  King  of 
peace,   keep  us  in  love  and   charity — 


Amen. 


(Cbomaj^  JBiKi^on  (1663-1755). 


2ipnl    ti)t  jfomttmtl)  -f  -f  •^  4.  •^  105 


^^M  iloro,  prepare  m^  tjeartt  31  be^ 

I  seech  Thee,  to  reverence  Thee, 
^  to  adore  Thee,  to  love  Thee ;  to 
hate,  for  love  of  Thee,  all  my 
sins,  imperfections,  shortcomings,  what- 
ever in  me  displeaseth  Thee;  and  to  love 
all  which  Thou  lovest,  and  whom  Thou 
lovest.  Give  me.  Lord,  fervor  of  love, 
shame  for  my  unthankfulness,  sorrow 
for  my  sins,  longing  for  Thy  grace,  and 
to  be  wholly  united  with  Thee.  Let  my 
very  coldness  call  for  the  glow  of  Thy 
love;  let  my  emptiness  and  dryness,  like 
a  barren  and  thirsty  land,  thirst  for  Thee, 
call  on  Thee  to  come  into  my  soul,  who 
refreshest  those  who  are  weary.  Let  my 
heart  ache  to  Thee  and  for  Thee,  who 
stillest  the  aching  of  the  heart.  Let  my 
mute  longings  praise  Thee,  crave  to  Thee, 
who  satisfiest  the  empty  soul,  that  waits 

on  Thee — Amen. 

€.  125.  I^ujsiep, 


XOO-f^.-f-f'f'f  0pril  t\)t  iTiftcrntl) 
raistti   be  ^Ijou,  (i^  ^oDt  au 

mighty  Ruler,  who  dost  make 
the  day  bright  with  Thy  sun- 
shine, and  the  night  with  the 
beams  of  heavenly  fires!  Listen  now  to 
our  prayers,  and  forgive  us  both  our  con- 
scious and  unconscious  transgressions. 
Clothe  us  with  the  armour  of  righteous- 
ness; shield  us  with  Thy  truth;  watch 
over  us  with  Thy  power;  save  us  from 
all  calamity ;  and  give  us  grace  to  pass 
all  the  days  of  our  life,  blameless,  holy, 
peaceful,  free  from  sin,  terror,  and  of- 
fence. For  with  Thee  is  mercy  and 
plenteous  redemption,  our  Lord  and 
God,  and  to  Thee  we  bring  our  thanks 
and  praise — Amen. 


ILorD,  Ijfar  myi  prav'cis  fulfil  mi^ 

desire  to  my  good,  and  to  the 
praise  of  thy  holy  name  — • 
Amen. 

;§)arum  "^rctiarp,  ?C.©.  1085. 


Itnt  our  pra^er^t  o^  ilorD,  auD 

consider  our  desires.  Give  unto 
us  true  humility,  a  meek  and 
quiet  spirit,  a  loving  and  a 
friendly,  a  holy  and  a  useful  manner  of 
life;  bearing  the  burdens  of  our  neigh- 
bors, denying  ourselves,  and  studying  to 
benefit  others,  and  to  please  Thee  in  all 
things.  Grant  us  to  be  righteous  in  per- 
forming promises,  loving  to  our  relatives, 
careful  of  our  charges;  to  be  gentle  and 
easy  to  be  entreated,  slow  to  anger,  and 
readily  prepared  for  every  good  work — 

Amen. 

3fcrcmp  (Caplor  (1613-1667). 


^  ilorUt  grant  all  M)o  rontcnti  for 

the  faith,  never  to  injure  it  by 
^^E^  clamor    and     impatience;     but, 

speaking  Thy  precious  truth  in 
love,  so  to  present  it  that  it  may  be  loved, 
and  that  men  may  see  in  it  Thy  good- 
ness and  beauty — Amen. 


108  -I-  *  4-  -f  ^  0pnl  t\)t  ^ebentemtlj 
omti  (!^  ilorD,  in  mm\)  mttcv, 

down  into  my  soul,  and  take 
possession  and  dwell  there.  A 
homely  mansion,  I  confess,  for 
so  glorious  a  Majesty,  but  such  as  Thou 
art  fitting  up  for  the  reception  of  Thee, 
by  holy  and  fervent  desires  of  Thine  own 
inspiring.  Enter  then,  and  adorn,  and 
make  it  such  as  Thou  canst  inhabit,  since 
it  is  the  work  of  Thy  hands.  Give  me 
Thine  own  self,  without  which,  though 
Thou  shouldst  give  me  all  that  ever  Thou 
hast  made,  yet  could  not  my  desires  be 
satisfied.  Let  my  soul  ever  seek  Thee, 
and  let  me  persist  in  seeking,  till  I  have 
found,  and  am  in  full  possession  of  Thee 
— Amen. 

;^t,  '?Cu0U6tinc  (354-430). 


o^t   losing   iloiti,  gibe  me  a 

childlike    love   of  Thee,    which 
may  cast  out  all  fear— Amen. 


0pril  ttje  Cigtitentti)  •f«f'f4--f^l09 
^  llorJJ,  31  %itt  m^&tU  to  ^\)tt, 

I  trust  Thee  wholly.  Thou  art 
'iM  wiser  than  I — more  loving  to  me 

than  I  myself.  Deign  to  fulfil 
Thy  high  purposes  in  me  whatever  they 
be — work  in  and  through  me.  I  am 
born  to  serve  Thee,  to  be  Thine,  to  be 
Thy  instrument.  Let  me  be  Thy  blind 
instrument.  I  ask  not  to  see — I  ask  not 
to  know — I  ask  simply  to  be  used — 
Amen. 


rotectt  (D  JlorD,  tH^lj^  suppliants?, 

support  their  weakness,  and 
wash  away  their  earthly  stains  ; 
and  while  they  walk  amid  the 
darkness  of  this  mortal  life,  do  Thou  ever 
quicken  them  by  Thy  light;  deliver  them 
in  Thy  mercy  from  all  evils,  and  grant 
them  to  attain  the  height  of  good :  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

Heonine  jt^acramentarp,  21, 55.  440. 


ccompU^l)  ^\)^  perfect  toorlt  in 

our  souls,  O  Father;  let  us  be- 
come day  by  day  purer,  freer, 
more  heavenly,  more  happy, 
and  preserve  us  unto  eternal  life.  Bless, 
animate,  and  sustain  us,  and  raise  us 
mightily  above  all  that  would  distract 
us,  to  Thyself  and  the  consciousness  of 
Thy  fellowship  which  gives  joy  to  all 
who  dwell  therein.  As  yet  we  are 
bound  with  many  chains;  we  tarry 
among  things  seen  and  temporal,  and 
feel  their  oppression ;  we  are  exposed  to 
the  storms  of  the  outer  world,  and  are 
wrestling  with  its  ills.  But  we  are  not 
dismayed,  for  we  are  more  than  earth 
and  dust,  we  are  akin  to  Thee,  O  Spirit 
of  the  Lord,  and  can  experience  Thy 
heavenly  influence.  Unite  us  ever  more 
closely  to  the  company  of  faithful  hearts 
whom  Thou  art  sanctifying  and  prepar- 
ing for  heaven;  fill  us  with  their  faith 
and  love  and  hope— Amen. 

J^.  m.  acinfjarb  (1753-1812). 


^pril  tl)t  tEiJDcntirtl)  i-  ^  ^  ^  ^  +  UX 
ilorD,  t\)t  §lort)  ijDljo^e  toa^^sf 

are  right,  keep  us  in  Thy  mercy 
from  lip-service  and  empty 
forms ;  from  having  a  name  that 
we  live,  but  being  dead.  Help  us  to 
worship  Thee  by  righteous  deeds  and 
lives  of  holiness;  that  our  prayer  also 
may  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as  the  in- 
cense, and  the  lifting  up  of  our  hands  be 
as  an  evening  sacrifice — Amen. 


^rainDle  in  us?  tijt  j?tre  of  ^\)^ 

I  .:.<i^  Love;    help    Thou    our    weak- 


our 
ness,  that,  strengthened  in  Thee 
and  by  Thee,  we  may  take  heed 
by  good  works  to  make  our  calling  sure. 
Whatsoever  our  hand  fmdeth  to  do,  may 
we  straightway  do  it,  with  the  desire  to 
please  Thee  only,  and  then  be  Thou  our 
exceeding  great  Reward — Amen. 

^arabise  for  tbe  Cbriatian  t^oul. 


XX2  4^  4^  ^  4^  ^  ^pril  tilt  tirtDmt^^fir^t 


jntj  noto,  ilorD,  tojijat  10  m^  Ijopr ^ 

Truly,  my  hope  is  even  in  Thee. 
Though  I  walk  through  the  vnl- 
ley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  yet 
I  will  fear  no  evil.  Lord,  Thou  knowest 
whereof  we  be  made  ;  Thou  remember- 
est  that  we  are  but  dust.  I  am  Thine, 
Oh,  save  me  !  Behold,  O  Lord,  how 
that  I  am  Thy  servant,  and  the  son  of 
Thine  handmaid.  Thine  unprofitable 
servant  ;  yet  Thy  servant.  Thy  lost 
prodigal  child,  yet  Thy  child.  Into  Thy 
hands  I  commend  myself  as  unto  a  faith- 
ful Creator.  Lord,  I  am  created  in  Thine 
own  image.  Suffer  not  Thine  own 
image  to  be  utterly  defaced,  but  renew 
it  again  in  righteousness  and  true  holi- 
ness. Into  Thine  hands  I  commend  my- 
self, for  Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  Thou 
God  of  Truth — Amen. 

^lancelot  antJtetiJC)^  (1555-1626). 


Slpril  t\)t  ®tDfnt^.0econD  +  +  *  +  U3 


pity  on  Thy  child,  and  bring 
his  steps  into  the  way  of 
peace.  Thou  that  knowest  our 
thoughts,  make  Thyself  known  to  our 
hearts  ;  Thou,  that  art  from  everlasting, 
let  us  behold  Thy  truth.  Hast  Thou  not 
made  our  souls  in  Thy  likeness  ?  Take 
away  stain  from  the  glass,  and  let  us  be- 
hold in  it  Thine  image.  When  Thou 
wiliest,  Thy  word  goeth  forth  ;  Thou 
breathest  forth  Thy  love,  and  our  souls 
are  joined  to  Thee.  Take  away  from  me 
shame  and  rebuke  ;  renew  in  me  Thy 
strength,  and  show  me  the  way  of 
peace.  Turn  me  again,  and  I  shall  be 
turned  ;  take  away  the  darkness  whi  ^h 
hideth  Thee,  and  in  the  light  of  the  If  ^ 
ing  God  let  me  see  light — Amen. 


aimig!jti^  ^oD !  eternal  ^rea0^ 

ure  of  all  good  things  !  Thou 
fillest  all  things  with  plenteous- 
ness;  Thou  clothest  the  lilies  of 
the  field,  and  feedest  the  young  ravens 
that  call  upon  Thee.  Let  Thy  Provi- 
dence be  my  store-house,  my  own  ne- 
cessities the  measures  of  my  desire;  but 
never  let  my  desires  of  this  world  be 
greedy,  nor  my  labor  immoderate,  nor 
my  care  vexatious  and  distracting;  but 
moderate,  holy,  subordinate  to  Thy  will, 
the  measure  Thou  hast  appointed  for  me 

— Amen. 

%tttm^  (iCaplor  (1613-1667). 


rant  ug,   ^  i-oru,  toe  ht&tttl) 

Thee,  always  to  seek  Thy  king- 
dom and  righteousness;  and  of 
whatsoever    Thou    seest  us   to 
stand   in   need,    mercifully  grant  us  an 
abundant  portion;  through  Jesus  Christ 

our  Lord — Amen. 

<lBcla?ian  .^acramcntarp,  3C»  55.  493. 


^l;ou    JDljo    art    ILobe    auD 

dwellest  in  love  !  teach  us 
herein  to  be  followers  of  Thee, 
as  dear  children.  Never  may 
we  shut  our  hearts  against  the  sorrows 
of  even  the  unthankful  and  the  evil. 
Make  us  organs  of  Thy  tender  mercy,  to 
soothe  the  wretched,  to  lift  the  penitent, 
to  seek  and  to  save  the  lost;  till  all  shall 
at  length  know  themselves  Thy  children, 
and  be  one  with  each  other  and  with 
Thee — Amen. 

%ame^  IBartineau. 


6ct)t  M)o  Host  bring  mm  out 

of  darkness  and  the  shadow  of 

death,    such    as   are   bound    in 

affliction  and  iron,  free  us,  we 

beseech   Thee,   from  the  chains  of    our 

sins,  and  in  Thy  great  mercy  deliver  us 

from   all  evil,    through    Jesus    Christ — 

Amen. 

0oman  "iJBretiiarp, 


U6  "i*  -i-  *  *  *  aiprtl  ttje  tCtDmt^^ftfti) 


tE^ljou  full  of  compag?s;ion,  31 

commit  and  commend  myself 
unto  Thee,  in  whom  I  am,  and 
live,  and  know.  Be  Thou  the 
Goal  of  my  pilgrimage,  and  my  Rest  by 
the  way.  Let  my  soul  take  refuge  from 
the  crowding  turmoil  of  worldly  thoughts 
beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings;  let 
my  heart,  this  sea  of  restless  waves,  find 
peace  in  Thee,  O  God.  Thou  bounteous 
Giver  of  all  good  gifts,  give  to  him  who 
is  weary  refreshing  food ;  gather  our  dis- 
tracted thoughts  and  powers  into  har- 
mony again;  and  set  the  prisoner  free. 
See,  he  stands  at  Thy  door  and  knocks; 
be  it  opened  to  him,  that  he  may  enter 
with  a  free  step,  and  be  quickened  by 
Thee.  For  Thou  art  the  Well-spring  of 
Life,  the  Light  of  eternal  Brightness, 
wherein  the  just  live  who  love  Thee. 
Be  it  unto  me  according  to  Thy  word — 

Amen. 

^t,  3Cu0u;^tme  ( 354-430). 


aipril  ti\t  STtoent^.^irc^  ♦  ♦  ♦  *  ♦  Xt7 


H  I  in  whom  we  live,  and  move, 
^rM  '^nd  have  our  being;  Lord  of  all 
life;  Source  of  all  light,  guiding 
and  governing  all  things  of  Thy  loving- 
kindness  and  power  !  Hear  our  thanks- 
givings unto  Thee  for  all  the  joy  that 
Thou  puttest  into  mortal  life;  but  chiefly 
for  the  joy  that  comes  of  sin  forgiven, 
weakness  strengthened,  victory  prom- 
ised, life  eternal  looked  for.  To  every 
one  of  us  grant  that,  being  fully  con- 
scious of  having  erred  and  strayed  from 
Thy  ways,  we  may  be  equally  conscious 
of  our  need  to  go  back  again  to  the  Good 
Shepherd.  Let  there  be  no  doubt  with 
any  one  of  us  that  Thou  dost  forgive,  even 
to  the  uttermost,  all  those  who  draw 
nigh  in  penitence  to  Thee;  that  so,  those 
of  us  who  are  sinful,  and  sad  because 
sinful,  and  sorrowful  in  sinning,  may 
have  this  day  the  joy  of  the  Lord — Amen. 

George  5^ato^on» 


U8  •^  ^  -^  0pnl  tlje   ^toent^^setitntt) 


^prrciful  ^oD,  be  ^^ou  noto 

l]  unto  me  a  strong  tower  of  de- 
^s!^^^  fence,  I  humbly  entreat  Thee. 
Give  me  grace  to  await  Thy 
leisure,  and  patiently  to  bear  what  Thou 
doest  unto  me;  nothing  doubting  or  mis- 
trusting Thy  goodness  towards  me  ;  for 
Thou  knowest  what  is  good  for  me  bet- 
ter than  I  do.  Therefore  do  with  me  in 
all  things  what  Thou  wilt  ;  only  arm 
me,  I  beseech  Thee,  with  Thine  armor, 
that  I  may  stand  fast;  above  all  things, 
taking  to  me  the  shield  of  faith ;  praying 
always  that  I  may  refer  myself  wholly  to 
Thy  will,  abiding  Thy  pleasure,  and 
comforting  myself  in  those  troubles 
which  it  shall  please  Thee  to  send  me, 
seeing  such  troubles  are  profitable  for 
me;  and  I  am  assuredly  persuaded  that 
all  Thou  doest  cannot  iDut  be  well  ;  and 
unto  Thee  be  all  honor  and  glory — 
Amen. 

liatip  3!anc  <©rep,  1553. 


iLoit),  iDljo  loticst  ti)c  s^trangci:, 

defend  and  nourish,  we  entreat 
Thee,  all  sojourners  in  strange 
lands  and  poor  helpless  persons, 
that  they  may  glorify  Thee  out  of  grate- 
ful hearts:  and  to  such  men  as  are  tyran- 
nical and  oppressive  give  searchings  of 
spirit  and  amendment  of  ways,  that 
Thou  mayest  shew  mercy  on  them  also 

— Amen. 

Cbii^tina  (5.  0o??'etti. 


Sol}  of  lotif ,  lDt)0  t)a0t  ^i\}m  a 

new  commandment,  through 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  that 
we  should  love  one  another, 
even  as  Thou  didst  love  us,  the  un- 
worthy and  the  wandering,  and  gavest 
Thy  beloved  Son  for  our  life  and  salva- 
tion; we  pray  Thee,  Lord,  give  to  us 
Thy  servants,  in  all  time  of  our  life  on 
the  earth,  a  mind  forgetful  of  past  ill- 
will,  a  pure  conscience  and  sincere 
thoughts,  and  a  heart  to  love  our  breth- 
ren— Amen. 

Coptic  Hiturop  of  ^u  €^tiU 


120  4-  -f  ^  -f   Qipril  tl^e  ^tomt^mintl) 


^^e  lobe  ^\)tt^  #  our  ^otj ;  anti  toe 

desire  to  love  Thee  more  and 
}SM  more.  Grant  to  us  that  we 
may  love  Thee  as  much  as  we 
desire,  and  as  much  as  we  ought.  O 
dearest  Friend,  who  hast  so  loved  and 
saved  us,  the  thought  of  whom  is  so 
sweet  and  always  growing  sweeter, 
come  with  Christ  and  dwell  in  our 
hearts  ;  then  Thou  wilt  keep  a  watch 
over  our  lips,  our  steps,  our  deeds,  and 
we  shall  not  need  to  be  anxious  either 
for  our  souls  or  our  bodies.  Give  us 
love,  sweetest  of  all  gifts,  which  knows 
no  enemy.  Give  us  in  our  hearts  pure 
love,  born  of  Thy  love  to  us,  that  we 
may  love  others  as  Thou  lovest  us.  O 
most  loving  Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  from 
whom  floweth  all  love,  let  our  hearts, 
frozen  in  sin,  cold  to  Thee  and  cold  to 
others,  be  warmed  by  this  divine  fire. 
So  help  and  bless  us  in  Thy  Son — 
Amen. 

^t*  SCnj^elm,  tr.  bp  %amt^  Jfreeman  Clarfee, 


april  t\)t  W^\)ittitt\)  -f  4^  ^^  4»  ♦!•  ♦  ♦  12t 


3llmisl)t^  ^oti,  tjelp  u0  to  put 

away   all  bitterness   and  wrath 


k-&^  and  evil-speaking,  with  all  mal- 
ice. May  we  possess  our  souls 
in  patience,  however  we  are  tempted  and 
provoked,  and  not  be  overcome  with 
evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good.  En- 
able us,  O  God  of  patience,  to  bear  one 
another's  burdens,  and  to  forbear  one  an- 
other in  love.  Oh,  teach  and  help  us  all 
to  live  in  peace  and  to  love  in  truth,  fol- 
lowing peace  with  all  men  and  walking 
in  love,  as  Christ  loved  us,  of  whom  let 
us  learn  such  meekness  and  lowliness  of 
heart  that  in  Him  we  may  find  rest  for 
our  souls.  Subdue  all  bitter  resentments 
in  our  minds,  and  let  the  law  of  kindness 
be  in  our  tongues,  and  a  meek  and  quiet 
spirit  in  all  our  lives.  Make  us  so  gentle 
and  peaceable  that  we  may  be  followers 
of  Thee  as  dear  children,  that  Thou,  the 
God  of  peace,  mayest  dwell  with  us  for- 

evermore — Amen. 

'^Beniamin  %tnk^  (1646-1724). 


^oD,  to^o  art  ®^^sfelf  tlic  ep 

ceeding  great  Reward  of  all 
faithful  souls,  grant  unto  us  to 
advance  daily  to  the  utmost  of 
our  power  in  godliness,  so  that  we, 
seeking  ever  that  which  is  more  perfect, 
may  happily  attain  unto  Thine  everlast- 
ing glory — Amen. 

0oman  iBrcbiarp. 


will 


3llmtgl)t^  ^oU,  mitt)otit  ijolioin 

we  can  do  nothing,  I  firmly  re- 
solve before  Thee  to  follow 
more   closely   the   rule   of  Thy 


to  amend  my  ways  ;  to  attend 
more  diligently  to  the  duties  of  my  call- 
ing ;  to  avoid  all  sin,  and  its  occasions. 
Do  Thou,  who  givest  me  the  will,  give 
me  also  the  power  to  accomplish  it. 
Grant  what  Thou  commandest,  and 
command  what  Thou  wilt;  that  so  I  may 
live  righteously  in  this  present  world, 
and  in  the  world  to   come   may   praise 

Thee  eternally — Amen. 

(STrca^urp  of  5^etootJon. 


05a^  t\)t  ^econD  ^^^^^^^••^•f  123 


auD    gracious; 

ij  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear 

§  our  prayers,   and  to  deliver  our 

hearts   from   ihe   temptation    of 

evil   thoughts,    that,    by  Thy  goodness, 

we  may  become  a  fitting  habitation  for 

Thy  Holy  Spirit — Amen. 

p>ne?t'3^  ]praper  "^^ooft. 


Ittitgljt^  ^oD,  tofjo  art  ober  all 

things.  Life  of  all  life, — stir  in 
our  souls,  that  we,  being  moved 
by  Thy  Spirit,  may  see  those 
things  which  are  fairest  and  truest  in 
life,  and  clinging  thereunto,  be  enabled  to 
get  the  victory  over  that  which  is  mean 
and  base  ;  that  so  at  last,  all  evil  passion 
and  unholy  desire,  all  self-will  and  con- 
trariness to  Thee,  may  be  overcome, 
and  we  come  at  last  to  that  sublime  state 
of  willing  obedience,  when  Thy  will  shall 
be  in  us  supreme.  Of  Thy  mercy  hear 
us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 

<J3eorge  ^am^an. 


124  •^•{•♦^•^♦^♦^♦^♦^  ^a^   t\)t  tKljirD 


ilorti  our  ^oJ)^  toljo  Ijas^t  biDDnx 

the  light  to  shine  out  of  dark- 
ness, who  hast  again  wakened 
us  to  praise  Thy  goodness  and 
ask  for  Thy  grace  :  accept  now,  in  Thy 
endless  mercy,  the  sacrifice  of  our  wor- 
ship and  thanksgiving,  and  grant  unto 
us  all  such  requests  as  may  be  whole- 
some for  us.  Make  us  to  be  children  of 
the  light  and  of  the  day,  and  heirs  of  Thy 
everlasting  inheritance.  Remember,  O 
Lord,  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy 
mercies,  Thy  whole  Church  ;  all  who 
join  with  us  in  prayer  ;  all  our  brethren 
by  land  or  sea,  or  wherever  they  may  be 
in  Thy  vast  kingdom,  who  stand  in  need 
of  Thy  grace  and  succour.  Pour  out  upon 
them  the  riches  of  Thy  mercy,  so  that 
we,  redeemed  in  soul  and  body,  and 
steadfast  in  faith,  may  ever  praise  Thy 
wonderful  and  holy  name — Amen. 


^a^  t\)t  jPotUtl)  4-  ^  -h  'i-  -i-  'i'  'h  -i-  \25 

JLorti,  because  bring  compassen 

with  infirmities  we  oftentimes 
sin  and  ask  pardon,  help  us  to 
forgive  as  we  would  be  for- 
given; neither  mentioning  old  offences 
committed  against  us,  nor  dwelling  upon 
them  in  thought,  nor  being  influenced  by 
them  in  heart:  but  loving  our  brother 
freely  as  Thou  freely  lovest  us — Amen. 


llBlr^s^eu  !loiti,  3]  bes;eec^  tET^ee 

to  pour  down  upon  me  such 
grace  as  may  not  only  cleanse 
this  life  of  mine,  but  beautify  it 
a  little,  if  it  be  Thy  will, — before  I  go 
hence  and  am  no  more  seen.  Grant  that 
I  may  love  Thee  with  all  my  heart  and 
soul  and  mind  and  strength,  and  my 
neighbor  as  myself — and  that  I  may  per- 
severe  unto    the    end  ;    through    Jesus 

Christ — Amen. 

3!ame«  thinner  (1818- 1882). 


126  ^*^4-*^^^  ^a^  t\)t  Stitt^ 


^ottjing,  (^  tlorD,  is?  lifeer  to  ®l)p 

holy  nature  than  the  mind  that 
^  is  settled  in  quietness.  Thou 
hast  called  us  into  that  quietness 
and  peace  of  Thine,  from  out  of  the  tur- 
moils of  this  world,  as  it  were,  from  out 
of  storms  into  a  haven;  which  is  such  a 
peace  as  the  world  cannot  give,  and  as 
passeth  all  capacity  of  man.  Grant  now, 
O  most  merciful  Father,  that,  through 
Thine  exceeding  goodness,  our  minds 
may  yield  themselves  obedient  unto  Thee 
without  striving;  and  that  they  may  qui- 
etly rise  into  that  sovereign  rest  of  Thine 
above.  Grant  that  nothing  may  disturb 
or  disquiet  them  here  beneath ;  but  that 
all  things  maybe  quiet  and  calm  through 
that  peace  of  Thine — Amen. 

2t  "^Boofe  of  (Jltjcii^tian  j^raper^,  2C.5^.  1578. 


^a^  t\}t  ^ivti)  ^^♦•i.'i.^'**  X2T 


Gracious?    ifatljcrt    feeep    me 

through  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  keep 
my  heart  soft  and  tender  now 
in  health  and  amidst  the  bustle 
of  the  world  ;  keep  the  thought  of  Thy- 
self present  to  me  as  my  Father  in  Jesus 
Christ;  and  keep  alive  in  me  a  spirit  of 
love  and  meekness  to  all  men,  that  I 
may  be  at  once  gentle  and  active  and 
firm.  O  strengthen  me  to  bear  pain,  or 
sickness,  or  danger,  or  whatever  Thou 
shalt  be  pleased  to  lay  upon  me,  as 
Christ's  soldier  and  servant;  and  let  my 
faith  overcome  the  world  daily.  Perfect 
and  bless  the  work  of  Thy  Spirit  in  the 
hearts  of  all  Thy  people,  and  may  Thy 
kingdom  come,  and  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  I  pray  for  this, 
and  for  all  that  Thou  seest  me  to  need, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 


128«i»^'^'^*'j-^  ^K^  t\)t  ^ctientl) 
ilorti,  \)t\p  u0  h)!  pvu^tt  to  IjoltJ 


Thee  fast,  and  by  love  to  cleave 
steadfastly  unto  Thee,  our  ever- 
present  Aid.  We  entreat  Thee, 
when  Thy  Providences  are  dark  to  our 
eyes  strengthen  our  f^iith ;  and  whatever 
portion  Thou  allottest  to  us,  give  us  grace 
to  say,  It  is  enough — Amen. 

ClKistina  <5,  0o;s;^ctti. 


^oU,  \x}l)0&t  mrrc\?  rr  acljctlj  unto 

the  heavens,  and  Thy  righteous- 
ness unto  the  clouds,  teach  me 
to  abhor  everything  which  is 
evil,  and  to  set  myself  in  every  good 
way;  that,  my  trust  being  under  the 
shadow  of  Thy  wings,  I  may  rejoice  in 
Thy  loving-kindness  all  the  days  of  my 
life;  and  at  last  may  be  satisfied  with 
the  plenteousness  of  Thy  house,  and  in 
the  light  of  Thy  countenance  may  see 
everlasting  light,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

fcremp  (Caplcr,  1 6 13-1 667. 


^a^  tlje  (I];tgl)tl)  +^-^^^^4»+  129 


Imtgljt^  ^00,  \)^  toljoge  toortj  all 

things  work,  by  whose  guid- 
ance all  things  go,  so  order  our 
inward  life,  that  we  may  be  en- 
abled to  understand  the  things  that  we 
see;  and  by  Thy  guidance  in  the  spirit- 
ual life  and  in  charity,  so  order  what 
there  is  disordered  in  our  lives,  so  bring 
our  minds  to  the  truth,  our  consciences 
to  the  law,  our  eyes  to  the  light,  and 
our  hearts  to  Thy  true  love,  that,  amidst 
the  seeming  discords  of  life,  we  may 
hear  the  music  of  the  heavenly  will,  and 
catch  ofttimes  the  charms  of  the  heav- 
enly order.  So  give  us  hope  that  we 
may  pass  on  through  time,  into  the 
higher  and  better  education  of  the  eter- 
nal life  to  come,  and  that  at  last  we  may 
know  those  things  that  are  hidden,  and 
which  now  we  cannot  know,  and  learn 
the  glorious  beauty  and  the  glorious 
loving  of  the  eternal  years — Amen. 

<!Beor0C  ©at»?on. 


130  ^♦^4.4♦•^•^•^•^  %n^    t\)t  Jpitltl) 

(J^ffcr  up  tinto  X!L{)tt  m^  prav^crs; 

and  intercessions,  for  those  es- 
pecially who  have  in  any  matter 
hurt,  grieved,  or  found  fault  with 
me,  or  who  have  done  me  any  damage 
or  displeasure. 

For  all  those  also  whom,  at  any  time, 
I  may  have  vexed,  troubled,  burdened, 
and  scandalized,  by  words  or  deeds, 
knowingly  or  in  ignorance;  that  Thou 
wouldst  grant  us  all  equally  pardon  for 
our  sins,  and  for  our  offences  against 
each  other. 

Take  away  from  our  hearts,  O  Lord, 
all  suspiciousness,  indignation,  wrath, 
and  contention,  and  whatsoever  may 
hurt  charity,  and  lessen  brotherly  love. 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on 
those  that  crave  Thy  mercy,  give  grace 
unto  them  that  stand  in  need  thereof, 
and  make  us  such  as  that  we  may  be 
worthy  to  enjoy  Thy  grace,  and  go  for- 
ward to  life  eternal — Amen. 


^a^  t\)t  tZTcntl)  -f-f-f  +  ^^  +  ^lSl 
^t  fetters;  ^||oii  impo^e^t,  (^ 

Lord,  are  wings  of  freedom. 
There  is  no  liberty  like  the  lib- 
erty of  being  bound  to  go. 
When  Thou  layest  upon  me  the  sense 
of  obligation,  that  moment  Thou  settest 
my  spirit  free.  When  Thou  sayest  that 
I  must,  my  heart  says,  "I  can."  My 
strength  is  proportionate  to  the  strength 
of  those  cords  that  bind  me.  I  am  never 
so  unrestrained  as  when  1  am  constrained 
by  Thy  love.  Evermore,  Thou  Divine 
Spirit,  guide  me  by  this  instinct  of  the 
right.  Put  round  about  my  heart  the 
cord  of  Thy  captivating  love,  and  draw 
me  whither  in  my  own  light  1  would 
not  go.  Bind  me  to  Thyself  as  Thou 
bindest  the  planets  to  the  sun,  that  it 
may  become  the  very  law  of  my  nature 
to  be  led  by  Thee.  May  I  be  content  to 
know  that  goodness  and  mercy  shall 
follow  me  without  waiting  to  see  them 
in  advance  of  me— Amen. 


132  +  +  -1.  -1.  +  *  +  ^a^  ttje  (Blebmtlj 
e  a0k  not,  o^  j?atl)er,  for  ijealtlj 

or  life.  We  make  an  offering 
to  Thee  of  all  our  days.  Thou 
hast  counted  them.  We  would 
know  nothing  more.  All  we  ask  is  to 
die  rather  than  live  unfaithful  to  Thee; 
and,  if  it  be  Thy  will  that  we  depart,  let 
us  die  in  patience  and  love.  Almighty 
God,  who  holdest  in  Thy  hand  the  keys 
of  the  grave  to  open  and  close  it  at  Thy 
will,  give  us  not  life,  if  we  shall  love  it 
too  well.  Living  or  dying  we  would  be 
Thine — Amen. 

ifrancoi?  be  Ka  .l^otfje  iF^ndon  (i  651-17 15). 


6oD,  0ut^or  of  eternal  Ugljti 

do   Thou   shed   forth    continual 
SSM  day   upon    us    who   watch    for 
Thee;  that  our  lips   may  praise 
Thee,  our  life  may  bless  Thee,  our  medi- 
tations may  glorify  Thee;  through  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

.^antm  i2Btetoiarp,  3C.  ^,  1085. 


!lor£i,  mtl)  iDljom  aix  S)trmgtl) 

and  Wisdom,  put  forth  Thy 
'S<M  strength,  I  implore  Thee,  for 
Thine  own  sake  and  for  our 
sakes,  and  stand  up  to  help  us;  for  we 
are  deceivable  and  weak  persons,  frail 
and  brief,  unstable  and  afraid,  unless 
Thou  put  the  might  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
within  us — Amen,  O  Lord — Amen. 

Cbnstina  <I3.  BosjeECtti. 


^\)on  tD^o  UnoiDc^t  our  Ijcarts?, 

and  who  seest  our  temptations 
and  struggles,  have  pity  upon 
us,  and  deliver  us  from  the  sins 
which  make  war  upon  our  souls.  Thou 
art  all-powerful,  and  we  are  weak  and 
erring.  Our  trust  is  in  Thee,  O  Thou 
faithful  and  good  God.  Deliver  us  from 
the  bondage  of  evil,  and  grant  that  we 
may  hereafter  be  Thy  devoted  servants, 
serving  Thee  in  the  freedom  of  holy  love, 
for  Christ's  sake — Amen. 


134+-^'^-^-^-^  ^a^  tl)f  ^t)irtccuct) 


t),  ilort)  unto  U3l)om  all  Ijeaits 

are  open,  Thou  canst  govern  the 
vessel  of  my  soul  far  better 
than  I  can.  Arise,  O  Lord,  and 
command  the  stormy  wind  and  the 
troubled  sea  of  my  heart  to  be  still,  and 
at  peace  in  Thee,  that  1  may  look  up  to 
Thee  undisturbed,  and  abide  in  union 
with  Thee,  my  Lord.  Let  me  not  be  car- 
ried hither  and  thither  by  wandering 
thoughts;  but,  forgetting  all  else,  let  me 
see  and  hear  Thee.  Renew  my  spirit; 
kindle  in  me  Thy  light,  that  it  may  shine 
within  me,  and  my  heart  may  burn  in 
love  and  adoration  towards  Thee.  Let 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell  in  me  continually, 
and  make  me  Thy  temple  and  sanctuary, 
and  fill  me  with  divine  love  and  light  and 
life,  with  devout  and  heavenly  thoughts, 
with  comfort  and  strength,  with  joy  and 
peace — Amen. 

3Iobann  2tmtJt  (i  555-1621). 


^ai!  t\)t  iFouitrcntl)  ^  +  +  ^  4-  -i- 135 
^ot),  U)l)o  Ijast  commantJfD  u0 

to  be  perfect,  as  Thou  our 
Father  in  heaven  art  perfect:  put 
into  our  hearts,  we  pray  Thee,  a 
continual  desire  to  obey  Thy  holy  will. 
Teach  us  day  by  day  what  Thou  would- 
est  have  us  do,  and  give  us  grace  and 
power  to  fulfil  the  same.  May  we  never 
from  love  of  ease,  decline  the  path  which 
Thou  pointest  out,  nor,  for  fear  of  shame, 
turn  away  from  it — Amen. 

itt^cnrp  "JtlforD. 


rantt  #  lloiti,  tljat  ni^  petitions 

may  always  be  for  those  things 
that  may  fit  me  to  please  Thee, 
and  not  for  such  as  may  be 
the  fittest  to  please  myself;  and,  for  an 
accumulation  of  blessings,  so  influence 
my  soul  with  Thy  divine  Spirit,  that  Thy 
will  may  ever  be  my  pleasure — Amen. 
€barte^  Ifoto  (1661-1745). 


X36  +  +  +  ^  ^  4.  4-  ^a^  ti)t  j?ifteeutl) 
I  ^oD,   ix)\)o  art  prace  etierlast.^ 

ing,  whose  chosen  reward  is 
the  gift  of  peace,  and  who  hast 
taught  us  that  the  peacemakers 
are  Thy  children,  pour  Thy  peace  into 
our  souls,  that  everything  discordant 
may  utterly  vanish,  and  all  that  makes 
for  peace  be  sweet  to  us  forever — Amen. 
.JlBo3arnfaic,  before  ?C.  5D.  700. 


tloiu^  tDljo  art  a  <fi)OD  rraD^  to 

pardon,  and  of  great  kindness, 
remove  far  from  me  all  occa- 
sions and  effects  of  causeless  and 
inordinate  anger.  Give  me  a  mild,  a 
peaceable,  a  meek^  and  an  humble  spirit, 
that,  remembering  my  own  infirmities,  I 
may  bear  with  those  of  others;  that  I 
may  think  lowly  of  myself,  and  not  be 
angry  when  others  also  think  lowly  of  me ; 
that  I  may  be  patient  towards  all  men, 
gentle  and  easy  to  be  entreated ;  that  God 
may  be  so  towards  me — Amen. 

(€h^ma^  Wil^an  (1663-1755). 


pra^  (E^ljce  to  compassionate 

our  weakness,  O  Lord,  to  guard 
us  in  peril,  to  direct  us  in  doubt, 
and  to  save  us  from  falling  into 
sin.  From  the  evil  that  is  around  and 
within  us,  graciously  deliver  us.  Make 
the  path  of  duty  plain  before  us,  and 
keep  us  in  it  even  unto  the  end — Amen. 
WxiQ'^  Cbapii  Siturgp  (183 1). 


morning  cloud. 


fm^t  Ijumbl^    ht&tn\)    ^i)tt,    0^ 

heavenly  Father,  to  do  away  as 
the  night  all  our  transgressions, 
and  to  scatter  our  sins  as  the 
Lord,  forgive  whatso- 
ever IS  amiss  m  us,  cleanse  us  from  our 
sin,  and  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  so  prevent 
and  accompany  and  follow  us  day  by 
day,  that  we  may  believe  in  Thee,  and 
love  Thee,  and  keep  Thy  command- 
ments, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 

<JBouiburn'?  iFamii?  j^raper^. 


|ate  Ijatie  3I  \o\yth  ^^tt,  ^  ®l)ou 

Eternal  Truth  and  Goodness: 
late  have  I  sought  Thee,  my 
Father!  But  Thou  didst  seek 
me,  and  when  Thou  shinedst  forth  upon 
me,  then  I  knew  Thee  and  learnt  to  love 
Thee.  1  thank  Thee,  O  my  Light,  that 
Thou  didst  thus  shine  upon  me;  that 
Thou  didst  teach  my  soul  what  Thou 
wouldst  be  to  me,  and  didst  incline  Thy 
face  in  pity  unto  me.  Thou,  Lord,  hast 
become  my  Hope,  my  Comfort,  my 
Strength,  my  AH  !  In  Thee  doth  my 
soul  rejoice.  The  darkness  vanished 
from  before  mine  eyes,  and  1  beheld 
Thee,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness.  When 
I  loved  darkness,  I  knew  Thee  not,  but 
wandered  on  from  night  to  night.  But 
Thou  didst  lead  me  out  of  that  blind- 
ness; Thou  didst  take  me  by  the  hand 
and  call  me  to  Thee,  and  now  I  can 
thank  Thee,  and  Thy  mighty  voice 
which  hath  penetrated  to  my  inmost 
heart — Amen. 

jS)t.  Stuoustine  (354-430). 


^a^  tl)C  €iQl)tcmt\)  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  *  X39 


€)OUt  our  CBtierlitiins  Uefuge! 

Li  i^^i  111  With  grateful  hearts  we  lay  at 
Iv^S^  Thy  feet  the  folded  hours  when 
Thou  knowest  us  but  we  knov/ 
not  Thee;  and  with  joy  receive  from 
Thy  hand  once  more  our  open  task  and 
conscious  communion  with  Thy  life  and 
thought.  Day  by  day  liken  us  more  to 
the  spirits  of  the  departed  wise  and 
good  ;  and  fit  us  in  our  generation  to 
carry  on  their  work  below  till  we  are 
ready  for  more  perfect  union  with  them 
above.  And  if  ever  we  faint  under  any 
appointed  cross  and  say,  "  It  is  too  hard 
to  bear,"  may  we  look  to  the  steps  of 
the  Man  of  Sorrows  toiling  on  to  Cal- 
vary, and  pass  freely  into  Thy  hand,  and 
become  one  with  Him  and  Thee.  Dedi- 
cate us  to  the  joyful  service  of  Thy  will  ; 
and  own  us  as  Thy  children  in  time  and 
in  eternity — Amen. 

3Iame?  ^artineau. 


140  4*  "f  •!•  •!♦  ^  •{•  ma"^  t\)t  0ncttmtl) 
hnigtjt^  ^oU,  jFatl;rr  of  merciefift 

be  pleased  to  work  in  me  what 
Thou  hast  commanded  should 
be  in  me.  Give  me,  O  Lord, 
the  grace  of  an  earnest  sorrow, — turn 
my  sin  into  repentance,  and  let  my  re- 
pentance proceed  to  pardon;  and  teach 
me  so  diligently  to  watch  over  all  my 
actions  that  I  may  never  transgress  Thy 
holy  laws  willingly,  but  that  it  may  be 
the  work  of  my  life  to  obey  Thee,  the 
joy  of  my  soul  to  please  Thee,  and  the 
perfection  of  my  desires  to  live  with 
Thee  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace  and 
glory — Amen. 

3Ierem)a  ^aplor  (i  613-1667). 


^ou,  tl)e  ilife  of  tl)t  faitl)ftil,  tljr 

Bliss  of  the  righteous  :  mercifully 
receive  the  prayers  of  thy  sup- 
pliants,   that    the    souls   which 
thirst  for  thy  promises  may  evermore  be 
filled    from    thine    abundance,    through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

<l3etaiJian,  %.  5^.  492. 


^a^  tl)t  ®U)mtiecl)  -h  -^  -^  4-  ^  -h  +141 


^otj,  m^  €>oli,  gte  me  a  Ijeart 

to  thank  Thee;  lift  up  my  heart 
above  myself,  to  Thee  and  Thine 
eternal  throne;  let  it  not  linger 
here  among  the  toils  and  turmoils  of  this 
lower  world;  let  it  not  be  oppressed  by 
any  earth-born  clouds  of  care  or  anxiety 
or  fear  or  suspicion;  but  bind  it  wholly 
to  Thee  and  to  Thy  love;  give  me  eyes 
to  see  Thy  love  in  all  things,  and  Thy 
grace  in  all  around  me;  make  me  to 
thank  Thee  for  Thy  love  and  Thy  grace 
to  all  and  in  all;  give  me  wings  of  love, 
that  I  may  soar  up  to  Thee,  and  cling  to 
Thee,  and  adore  Thee,  and  praise  Thee 
more  and  more,  until  I  be  fitted  to  enter 
into  the  joys  of  Thine  everlasting  love, 
everlastingly  to  love  Thee  and  Thy  grace, 
whereby  Thou  didst  make  me  such  as 
Thou  couldest  love,  such  as  could  love 
Thee,  O  God,  my  God — Amen. 


i?aitl)ful  llorD,  grant  to  u0t  3| 

pray  Thee,  faithful  hearts  "de- 
^  voted  to  Thee,  and  to  the  ser- 
vice of  all  men  for  Thy  sake. 
Fill  us  with  pure  love  of  Thee,  keep  us 
steadfast  in  this  love,  give  us  faith  that 
worketh  by  love,  and  preserve  us  faith- 
ful unto  death — Amen. 

<!ri)ci]5tina  «JB.  Iftoj^^ctti. 


lmtgl)t^  auD  merciful  €)Oti^  toljo 

dost  grant  unto  Thy  faith- 
ful people  the  grace  to  make 
every  path  of  life  temporal  the 
straight  and  narrow  way  which  leadeth 
unto  life  eternal,  grant  that  we,  who 
know  that  we  have  no  strength  as  of 
ourselves  to  help  ourselves,  and  therefore 
do  put  all  our  trust  in  Thine  Almighty 
power,  may,  by  the  assistance  of  Thy 
heavenly  grace,  always  prevail  in  all 
things,  against  whatsoever  shall  arise  to 
fight  against  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ— 

Amen. 

Jfiaman  '^Brebiarp. 


^a^  tlje  nriuDfnt^.s^rcouti  4.  4-  4-  4- 143 


&\)tp\)ttr>  of  t\)t   0l)cep,  UdIjc 

didst  promise  to  carry  the  lambs 
in  Thine  arms,  and  to  lead  us 
by  the  still  waters,  help  us  to 
know  the  peace  which  passeth  under- 
standing. Give  us  to  drink  that  heav- 
enly draught  which  is  life,  the  calm 
patience  which  is  content  to  bear  what 
God  giveth.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  and 
hear  our  prayers.  Lead  us  gently  when 
we  pass  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death.  Guide  us,  till  at  last,  in  the 
assembly  of  Thy  saints,  we  may  find  rest 
forevermore — Amen. 


(3o^i  of  s?urpa00ing  gooDne^s?, 

whom   the   round   world    with 

one   voice   doth  praise  for  Thy 

sweet  benignity;  we  pray  Thee 

to  remove  from  us  all  error,   that  so  we 

may   perform   Thy  will  ;  through  Jesus 

Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

^arum  %xc\}m^y  2C.  ^,  1085. 


144  -f  -f  ^  +  -f  spa^  t\)t  ^Inrnt^.tl^irU 
l^ol^  ^pitiu  totiOi  in  all  agesi 

hast  comforted  and  strengthened 
martyrs  and  confessors;  who 
hast  ever  been  the  sustaining 
comfort  and  sweet  refreshment  of  the 
sorrowful  and  the  suffering;  who  shed- 
dest  abroad  love,  joy,  and  peace,  in  the 
hearts  of  the  faithful  and  obedient  follow- 
ers of  Christ;  grant  that  we  may  be  filled 
with  all  the  fulness  of  Thy  gifts  of  grace; 
that,  by  Thy  holy  inspiration,  we  may 
think  those  things  that  be  good,  and,  by 
Thy  merciful  guiding,  may  perform  the 

same — Amen. 

(€vea;^urp  of  55ctiotion,  1869. 


J^cabenl^  ^ing,  tE^ljoti  Com^ 

forter  and  Spirit  of  truth,  who 
art  in  every  place,  and  fillest  the 
whole  world  with  the  treasures 
of  Thy  goodness;  O  Life-giver,  come 
into  our  hearts  and  dwell  there,  and  save 
our  souls  alive,  and  unto  Thee  be  g\oYy 
now  and  evermore — Amen  . 

93ooJi  of  i^ourjj,  1865. 


0^ai?  tl)t  ^UDcnti'  fourtlj  4-  *  -i-  -i-  •^  145 
^oD,  to3l)o  maUcst  cljccrfulncs^s; 

the  companion  of  strength,  but 


SJj  apt  to  take  wings  in  time  of  sor- 
row, we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
that  if,  in  Thy  sovereign  wisdom,  Thou 
sendest  weakness,  yet  for  Thy  mercy's 
sake  deny  us  not  the  comfort  of  patience. 
Lay  not  more  upon  us,  O  heavenly 
Father,  than  Thou  wilt  enable  us  to  bear; 
and,  since  the  fretfulness  of  our  spirits  is 
more  hurtful  than  the  heaviness  of  our 
burden,  grant  us  that  heavenly  calmness 
which  comes  of  owning  Thy  hand  in  all 
things,  and  patience  in  the  trust  that 
Thou  doest  all  things  well— Amen. 


rantt   toe  ht&ttcl)    ^ijct^    3il 

mightv  God,  that  we,   who  in 
our  tribulation  are  yet  of  good 
cheer  because   of  Thy   loving- 
kindness,  may  find  Thee  mighty  to  save 
from  all  dangers,  through  Jesus  Christ— 

Amen. 

Iftoman  '^Btetoiatp. 


X46  *  ^  ^  ♦  ^  ^a^  t\)t  ^tDcntv^  fiftt) 
^tng  of  i3\ot^i  bring  u0  all 

I   pray   Thee,   by  grace 


(si  ^^^'"^' 

k^^^  unto  glory.    Let  our  light  afflic- 
tion which  is  but  for  a  moment 


work  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and 
eternal  weight  of  glory — Amen. 


(Sto^i  U)l)o  l)afi?t  oi'DaineD  tljat 

whatever  is  to  be  desired, 
^JM  should  be  sought  by  labor,  and 

who,  by  Thy  blessing,  bringest 
honest  labor  to  good  effect;  look  with 
mercy  upon  my  studies  and  endeavors. 
Grant  me,  O  Lord,  to  design  only  what 
is  lawful  and  right;  and  afford  me  calm- 
ness of  mind,  and  steadiness  of  purpose, 
that  I  may  so  do  Thy  will  in  this  short 
life,  as  to  obtain  happiness  in  the  world 
to  come,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

Samuel  fobnj^on  ( 1 709- 1 784). 


I,   out*  ^oD,   greats   etemal» 

i  wonderful  in  glory,  who  keep- 
J  est  covenant  and  promises  for 
those  that  love  Thee  with  their 
whole  heart;  who  art  the  Life  of  all,  the 
Help  of  those  that  flee  unto  Thee,  the 
Hope  of  those  who  cry  unto  Thee; 
cleanse  us  from  our  sins,  secret  and 
open,  and  from  every  thought  displeas- 
ing to  Thy  goodness, — cleanse  our  bod- 
ies and  souls,  our  hearts  and  consciences, 
that  with  a  pure  heart  and  a  clear  soul, 
with  perfect  love  and  calm  hope,  we 
may  venture  confidently  and  fearlessly 
to  pray  unto  Thee — Amen. 

Coptic  Hitiiro^  of  .^t.  %ml. 


^orD,  keep  me  ebei*  near  to  W^\)tt* 

Let  nothing  separate  me  from 
^  Thee,  let  nothing  keep  me  back 

from  Thee.  If  I  fall,  bring  me 
back  quickly  to  Thee,  and  make  me  hope 
in  Thee,  trust  in  Thee,  love  Thee  ever- 
lastingly— Amen. 


148  f  -f-  -i^  4.  <ipa^  tl)t  W^\3)mt^.iit\^tnti) 


Father  in  the  Highest,  who  hast 
promised  to  dwell  with  them 
that  are  of  a  lowly  spirit  and 
fear  Thy  word  ;  create  now  in  us  such 
lowly  hearts,  and  give  us  a  reverential 
awe  of  Thy  commandments.  O  come, 
Thou  Holy  Spirit,  and  kindle  our  hearts 
with  holy  love  ;  come.  Thou  Spirit  of 
Strength,  and  arouse  our  souls  to  hunger 
and  thirst  after  Thee,  their  true  Guide, 
that  they  may  be  sustained  by  Thy  all- 
powerful  influence.  Arise,  O  Spirit  of 
Life,  that  through  Thee  we  may  begin 
to  live;  descend  upon  us  and  transform 
us  into  such  numan  beings  as  the  heart 
of  God  longs  to  see  us,  renewed  into  the 
image  of  Christ,  and  going  on  from  glory 
to  glory.  O  God,  Thou  Supreme  Good, 
make  Thyself  known  to  us,  and  glorify 
Thyself  in  our  inner  being — Amen. 


^R^  the  tKi3Dent^^eigl)tl)  -f  -f  -f  4-  4-149 
<ipafee  ^tj^  toa^  plain  before 

my  face.     Support  me  this  day 

under  all  the  difficulties  I  shall 

meet   with.     I    offer   myself  to 

Thee,  O  God,  this  day  to  do  in  me,  and 

with  me,  as  to  Thee  seems  most  meet — 

Amen. 


lntigl)t?  ^oU,  toljo  toa^t^  anti 

art,  and  art  to  come,  Eternal 
Home  of  man,  Refuge  of  the 
weary,  Strength  of  the  weak, — ■ 
of  Thy  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercy 
grant  unto  us  that  we,  being  guided  by 
Thy  good  Spirit,  and  coming  with  lowly 
hearts  unto  Thee,  may  know  Thy  truth, 
feel  Thy  light,  drink  of  the  living  water, 
and  eat  of  the  bread  of  heaven;  and  that, 
passing  through  the  gate  of  death,  we 
may  enter  at  last  into  the  life  everlasting, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


ur  ifacfter^  unto  ^\\tti  in  t^t 

light  of  our  Saviour's  blessed 
Life,  we  would  lift  our  souls. 
We  thank  Thee  for  that  true 
Light  shining  in  our  world  with  still  in- 
creasing brightness.  We  thank  Thee  for 
all  who  have  walked  therein,  and  espe- 
cially for  those  near  to  us  and  dear,  in 
whose  lives  we  have  seen  this  excellent 
glory  and  beauty.  May  we  know  that 
in  the  body  and  out  of  the  body  they  are 
with  Thee,  and  that  when  these  earthly 
days  come  to  an  end,  it  is  not  that  our 
service  of  Thee  and  of  one  another  may 
cease,  but  that  it  may  begin  anew.  Make 
us  glad  in  all  who  have  faithfully  lived  ; 
make  us  glad  in  all  who  have  peacefully 
died.  Lift  us  into  light  and  love  and 
purity  and  blessedness,  and  give  us  at 
last  our  portion  with  those  who  have 
trusted  in  Thee  and  sought,  in  small 
things  as  in  great,  in  things  temporal 
and  things  eternal,  to  do  Thy  Holy  Will 

— Amen. 

mfu^  €«ij^. 


ilorJJt  grant  us;  grace  ncbcr  to 

parley   with   temptation,    never 

to     tamper    with     conscience  ; 

never  to  spare  the  right  eye,  or 

hand,  or  foot  that  is  a  snare  to  us;  never 

to  lose  our  souls,  though  in  exchange  we 

should  gain  the  whole  world — Amen. 

Chmtma  ^.  mmttu 


I  itxabenli?  iFatftrr,  t^e  J?at^rr  of 

all  wisdom,  understanding,  and 
I  true  strength,    I  beseech   Thee, 

look  mercifully  upon  me,  and 
send  Thy  Holy  Spirit  into  my  breast; 
that  when  I  must  join  to  fight  in  the 
field  for  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name, 
then  I,  being  strengthened  with  the  de- 
fence of  Thy  right  hand,  may  manfully 
stand  in  the  confession  of  Thy  faith,  and 
of  Thy  truth,  and  continue  in  the  same 
unto  the  end  of  my  life,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

Jl^icboJaj^  ViMc^  (1500-1555). 


^52  -^  -f  -J-  •^  ♦^  ^  ^u^  t\)e  ©^irt^^first 


¥wSM^  ^^^^  ^^^^  tl^ank^t  ^ea»  more 

1 1  III  than  thanks,  O  Lord  our  God, 
^^B^  for  all  Thy  goodness  at  all  times 
and  in  all  places,  because  Thou 
hast  shielded,  rescued,  helped,  and 
guided  us  all  the  days  of  our  lives,  and 
brought  us  unto  this  hour.  We  pray 
and  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  to  grant 
in  Thy  goodness  that  we  may  spend  this 
day,  and  all  the  time  of  our  lives,  with- 
out sin,  in  fulness  of  joy,  holiness,  and 
reverence  of  Thee.  But  drive  away  from 
us,  O  Lord,  all  envy,  all  fear,  and  all  temp- 
tations. Bestow  upon  us  what  is  good 
and  meet.  Whatever  sin  we  commit  in 
thought,  word,  or  deed,  do  Thou  in  Thy 
goodness  and  mercy  be  pleased  to  par- 
don. And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
but  deliver  us  from  evil,  through  the 
grace,  mercy,  and  love  of  Thine  only  be- 
gotten Son — Amen. 

Hiturap  of  ;^t.  MsLvh  ( 1 7S-2S4  ? ). 


31une  t\)t  5fit&t  ^^^^^--f^^  X53 
Jlnimbl^  atioiT  W^^^   glorious^ 


i  S  Majesty,  for  having  given  me  a 
i^m  capacity  of  loving,  obeying,  and 
contemplating  Thee;  and,  con- 
sequently, a  foretaste  of  happiness  eter- 
nal, in  the  adoration  of  Thee.  Give  me, 
I  implore  Thee,  a  power  to  exercise  this 
privilege  in  the  most  perfect  manner  that 
Thy  infinite  bounty  shall  enable  me  to 
do ;  and  grant  that  the  remainder  of  my 
life  may  be  spent  in  the  exactest  per- 
formance of  every  part  of  my  duty  to 
Thee;  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 
ChatW  ^otxj  (1661-1745). 


e  our  g)t)cpljerDt  ^  i^orti^  toe  tn^ 

treat  Thee,  and  may  we  receive 
all  good  things  from  Thy  sweet- 
ness; so  that,  obtaining  an  eter- 
nal habitation  in  Thy  tabernacles,  we 
may  be  filled  with  the  plenteousness  of 
Thine  everlasting  cup,  through  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

;t>arum  ^rebiat5,?t.  55.  1085. 


154 -^  ^  ^  ^  4-  •!♦  -f  -f  31unctl)e^rconti 


aao0t  ntf rciful  ^oti  anu  j?atl)eri 

we  commend  ourselves  and  all 
1^  that  we  have  to  Thine  Almighty 

hands,  and  pray  Thee  to  pre- 
serve us  by  Thy  good  Spirit  from  all  sin, 
misfortune,  and  grief  of  heart.  Give  us  the 
Spirit  of  grace  and  prayer,  that  we  may 
have  a  consoling  trust  in  Thy  love,  and 
that  our  sighs  and  petitions  may  be  ac- 
ceptable in  Thy  sight.  Give  us  the  Spirit 
of  faith  to  kindle  a  bright  flame  of  true  and 
blessed  faith  in  our  hearts,  that  we  may 
have  a  living  knowledge  of  salvation, 
and  our  whole  life  may  be  a  thank-offer- 
ing for  the  mercies  we  have  received. 
Give  us  the  Spirit  of  love,  that  we  may 
experience  the  sweetness  of  Thy  love 
toward  us,  and  also  love  Thee  in  return ; 
and  render  our  obedience  not  from  con- 
straint like  slaves,  but  with  the  willing 
and  joyful  hearts  of  children — Amen. 

<©ottfrJetJ  "Arnold,  1 697. 


31une  tlje  ^t)irD  -f-f-f-f-f-f-f-i-ISS 
rantt  llortit  tljat  31  ma^  nott  for 

one  moment,  admit  willingly 
into  my  soul  any  thought  con- 
trary to  Thy  love — Amen. 


S^lmigljt^  ^oD,  grant  tljat  h^  c^jr 

™  H  faithful  practice  of  the  things 
^L^  that  we  know  to  be  true,  ouf 
hearts  may  be  purged  of  all  evii 
thoughts  and  desires,  and  we  be  brought 
back  again  to  something  of  the  pureness 
of  spirit  by  which  alone  Thou  mayest  be 
served.  Forgive  all  our  wanderings 
from  the  light.  Grant  that  we  may  es- 
cape this  great  condemnation — that  light 
having  come  into  the  world,  we  have 
chosen  darkness  rather  than  light.  Show 
us  the  light,  and  cause  us  to  live  in  it, 
and  by  it  to  pass  through  the  shadow  of 
death  with  safety,  and  to  abide  with  it 
for  evermore.  Hear  us  of  Thy  mercy, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

*lBearge  5BattJ|^on. 


156  +  +  -^-^'i'  +  -i-+  31unf  tl)f  jTourtl) 
iLorD  m^  (3ot>,  for  life  auD  reason, 

nurture,  preservation,  guidance, 
^  education ;  for  Thy  gifts  of  grace 
and  nature,  for  Thy  calling,  recalling, 
manitbld  recalling  me  again  and  again. 
For  Thy  forbearance,  long-suftering,  and 
long  long-suffering  toward  me,  even  un- 
til now;  for  all  from  whom  I  have  re- 
ceived any  good  or  help;  for  the  use  of 
Thy  present  good  things ;  for  Thy  prom- 
ise, and  my  hope,  of  good  things  to 
come. 

For  all  these  things,  and  for  all  other, 
which  I  know,  which  I  know  not,  mani- 
fest or  secret,  remembered  or  forgotten  by 
me,  1  praise  Thee,  I  bless  Thee,  I  give 
Thee  thanks;  and  I  will  praise,  and  bless, 
and  give  Thee  thanks,  all  the  days  of  my 
life. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for 
all  His  benefits  to  me  ?  Thou  art  worthy, 
O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and  honor,  and 
power — Amen. 

Hancciot  '?Cnbrctt)etf  (1555-1626). 


31une  t\)t  ififtl)  ^^^^^^^^-i^^i'  157 


|orUt  tDljo  knoturs^t  all  t\)in^&, 

and  lovest  all  men  better  than 
Thou  knowest,  Thine  is  might 
and  wisdom  and  love  to  save  us. 

As  our  fathers  called  unto  Thee,  and 
were  holpen,  and  were  led  along  the 
ways  Thou  seest  good  ;  so,  in  all  time 
of  need,  from  all  evil,  the  evil  of  our  time 
and  of  our  hearts,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  perplexity  of  mind  ;  from 
loneliness  of  thought,  and  discontented 
brooding;  from  wondering  what  Thou 
wouldst  have  us  do,  deliver  us,  Lord. 
Especially  from  whatever  sin  besets  us, 
save  and  deliver  us  with  might,  O  Lord. 

From  all  bereavement,  sorrow,  and  de- 
sertion ;  from  all  things  that  separate  us 
from  each  other  and  from  our  God  ;  from 
all  evils  we  have  prayed  against,  and 
from  all  we  have  not  thought  of,  deliver, 
O  Lord,  Thy  servants,  whose  hope  is  in 
Thy  goodness  for  ever — Amen. 

Botalanti  JBitliams. 


\5&  ^^^^^'hn-'i'  31une  tlje  ^ixt\) 


^n  ®l)ect  ^  iloru  (Sod,  31  place 

S  my  whole  hope  and  refuge;  on 
3  Thee  I  rest  all  my  tribulation 
and  anguish ;  for  I  fmd  all  to  be 
weak  and  inconstant,  whatsoever  I  be- 
hold out  of  Thee.  For  many  friends  can- 
not profit,  nor  strong  helpers  assist,  nor 
the  books  of  the  learned  afford  comfort, 
nor  any  place,  however  retired  and 
lovely,  give  shelter,  unless  Thou  Thy- 
self dost  assist,  strengthen,  console,  in- 
struct, and  guard  us.  For  all  things  that 
seem  to  belong  to  the  attainment  of 
peace  and  felicity,  without  Thee,  are 
nothing,  and  do  bring  in  truth  no  felic- 
ity at  all.  Thou  therefore  art  the  Foun- 
tain of  all  that  is  good  ;  and  to  hope  in 
Thee  above  all  things,  is  the  strongest 
comfort  of  Thy  servants.  To  Thee, 
therefore,  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes;  in 
Thee,  my  God,  the  Father  of  mercies, 
do  1  put  my  trust — Amen. 


ilordt  gitie   u0   mote  t\)utit^, 

more  self-denial,  more  likeness 
to  Thee.  Teach  us  to  sacrifice 
our  comforts  to  others,  and  our 
likings  for  the  sake  of  doing  good.  Make 
us  kindly  in  thought,  gentle  in  word, 
generous  in  deed.  Teach  us  that  it  is 
better  to  give  than  to  receive;  better  to 
forget  ourselves  than  to  put  ourselves 
forward  ;  better  to  minister  than  to  be 
ministered  unto.  And  unto  Thee,  the 
God  of  Love,  be  glory  and  praise  for 
ever — Amen. 


ilorUt  mote  110  b^  Wi^int  tv^ 

ample  to  show  kindness  and  do 
'^  good.  Grant  us  such  patience 
and  forbearance  with  all  suffer- 
ers gracious  or  ungracious,  grateful  or 
ungrateful  ;  that  in  our  stumbling  walk 
and  scant  measure  they  may  yet  discern 
a  vestige  of  Thee,  and  give  Thee  the 
glory — Amen. 

Cbristina  <!B.  fios^etti. 


160  'h^'^^^^'i'^^  3|une  t\)t  €i%\)t\) 
<3o^i  t\}t  iligljt  of  cticr^  ^cart 

that  sees  Thee,  the  Life  of  every 


iM  soul  that  loves  Thee,  the  Strength 
of  every  mind  that  seeks  Thee, 
grant  me  ever  to  continue  steadfast  in 
Thy  holy  love.  Be  Thou  the  joy  of  my 
heart;  take  it  all  to  Thyself,  and  therein 
abide.  The  house  of  my  soul  is,  1  con- 
fess, too  narrow  for  Thee;  do  Thou  en- 
large it,  that  Thou  mayest  enter  in ;  it  is 
ruinous,  but  do  Thou  repair  it.  It  has  that 
within  which  must  offend  Thine  eyes;  I 
confess  and  know  it;  but  whose  help 
shall  I  implore  in  cleansing  it,  but  Thine 
alone  ?  To  Thee,  therefore,  I  cry  ur- 
gently, begging  that  Thou  wilt  cleanse 
me  from  my  secret  faults,  and  keep  Thy 
servant  from  presumptuous  sins,  that 
they  never  get  dominion  over  me — Amen. 
^t,  'Augustine  (354-430). 


ILorD,  forgitjc  iJDliat  31  babebrrn, 

sanctify  what  I   am;  and  order 
what  1  shall  be — Amen. 


3Iunr  t\)t  jl^intl)  ^♦f^^^^^'-f  161 

^^nclmc,  ^  iloiD,  m^  merciful 

ears,  and  illuminate  the  darkness 
of  our  hearts  by  the  light  of  Thy 
visitation — Amen. 

♦iBelajsian  ;t>acrametarp,  ?C,  5^.  492. 


linigljt^  ^oD,  ilorO  of  t\)t  0torm 

and  of  the  calm,  the  vexed  sea 
and  the  quiet  haven,  of  day  and 
of  night,  of  life  and  of  death, — 
grant  unto  us  so  to  have  our  hearts 
stayed  upon  Thy  faithfulness.  Thine  un- 
changingness  and  love,  that,  whatsoever 
betide  us,  however  black  the  cloud  or 
dark  the  night,  with  quiet  faith  trusting 
in  Thee,  we  may  look  upon  Thee  with 
untroubled  eye,  and  walking  in  lowliness 
towards  Thee,  and  in  lovingness  towards 
one  another,  abide  all  storms  and  troubles 
of  this  mortal  life,  beseeching  Thee  that 
they  may  turn  to  the  soul's  true  good. 
We  ask  it  for  Thy  mercy's  sake,  shown 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — ^Amen. 

t©Eor0e  5^a\»son. 


X62•^•^•^♦^•^•^•^•^  31une  t\)t  ®mtl) 


^t)ou  <^oD  of  |3racr,  unite  our 

hearts  by  Thy  bond  of  peace, 
that  we  may  live  with  one  an- 
other  continually  in  gentleness 
and   humility,  in  peace   and   unity.     O 
Thou  God  of  Patience,  give  us  patience 
in  the  time  of  trial,  and  steadfastness  to 
endure  to  the   end.     O  Thou  Spirit  of 
prayer,  awaken  our  hearts,  that  we  may 
lift  up  holy  hands  to  God,  and  cry  unto 
Him  in  all  our  distresses.     O  Thou  gen- 
tle Wind,  cool  and  refresh  our  hearts  in 
all  heat  and  anguish.     Be  our  Defence 
and  Shade  in  the  time  of  need,  our  Help 
in  trial,  our  Consolation  when  all  things 
are  against  us.     Come,  O  Thou  eternal 
Light,    Salvation,   and   Comfort,   be  our 
Light  in  darkness,  our  Salvation  in  life, 
our  Comfort  in  death  ;  and  lead  us  in 
the  straight  way  to  everlasting  life,  that 
we  may  praise  Thee,  forever — Amen. 
<iJ5ernbarb  ?Clbrccbt  (1569- 1636). 


31unc  tl)e  Cictolt^  •r•^♦^♦^•^•^•^X63 


I  my  Friend,  for  all  that  Thou 
I  hast  given  me,  and  for  all  that 
Thou  hast  taken  from  me;  for 
all  my  trials  and  sorrows,  as  well  as  for 
all  my  joys.  Thou  hast  mercifully  led 
me  through  this  wilderness,  and  hast 
borne  with  my  many  shortcomings  and 
evil-doings.  Thou  art  indeed  most  gra- 
cious and  glorious,  a  Father  of  mercies, 
and  a  God  of  love.  Rouse  this  sluggish 
heart  of  mine,  and  fill  it  with  gratitude. 
And  be  with  me,  Lord,  for  the  time  to 
come.  I  know  not  what  is  before  me, 
but  Thou  knowest.  Choose  Thou  my 
portion  for  me.  Lead  me  by  Thine  own 
hand  ;  and  keep  me  close  to  Thee,  day 
by  day,  and  night  by  night.  My  Father, 
I  wish  to  love  and  obey  Thee.  Take  my 
heart,  for  I  cannot  give  it  to  Thee;  and 
put  away  everything  that  hinders  me 
from  being  altogether  Thine — Amen. 


164  4.  +  -f  -f  -f  -J*  -f  31unr  t\)t  tlTtDclftl) 

ilorD,  j?aitl)ful  Creator,  gi^e  us; 

grace,  we  entreat  Thee,  in  Vv^ell 
^  doing  and  with  full  assurance  of 
faith,  to  commit  the  keeping  of 
our  souls  to  Thee,  and  rest  in  Thy  prom- 
ises. And  help  us  that  we  may  always 
speak  the  truth;  and  though  it  be  to  our 
own  hindrance,  keep  faith  one  with  an- 
other— Amen. 

Cfjrii^tina  <©.  0o;?setti. 


^od,  grant  tljat  for  t\)t  time  to 

i  come,  I  may  yield  a  cheerful 
■J^  obedience  to  all  Thy  appoint- 
ments. Remember  me  in  the 
day  of  trouble;  keep  me  from  all  excess 
of  fear,  concern,  and  sadness.  Grant  me 
an  humble  and  resigned  heart,  that,  with 
perfect  control  I  may  ever  acquiesce  in 
all  the  methods  of  Thy  grace;  that  I 
may  never  frustrate  the  designs  of  Thy 
mercy  by  unrensonable  fears,  by  sloth, 
or  self-love — Amen. 

(Ctjomas  J©iljSon  (1663- 1755). 


31unf  tl)t  ^IjtrtfCUtl)  •^•^'^•^'^♦^165 

with  all  my  best  love  and  awe, 
JL^S  with  my  fervent  affection,  with 

my  most  subdued,  most  resolved 
will.  O  make  my  heart  beat  with  Thy 
heart.  Purify  it  of  all  that  is  earthly,  all 
that  is  proud  and  sensual,  all  that  is  hard 
and  cruel,  of  all  perversity,  of  all  disor- 
der, of  all  deadness.  So  fill  it  with  Thee, 
that  neither  the  events  of  the  day  nor  the 
circumstances  of  the  time  may  have 
power  to  ruffle  it  ;  but  that  in  Thy  love 
and  Thy  fear  it  may  have  peace — Amen. 


^oDt  tol)o  in  W\)^  lobingkinD^ 

ness  dost  both  begin  and  finish 

all  good   things;  grant  that  as 

we  glory  in  the  beginnings  of 

Thy   grace,    so   we   may   rejoice    in  its 

completion  ;    through  Jesus  Christ   our 

Lord — Amen. 

Ileonme  ;^acramcntacg,  K,  ^,  440. 


166  +  +  ^^^  +31unctl)r  jFourtePutl) 
tC^ou  mofi^t  0toeet  anU  lotjing 

Lord,  Thou  knowest  mine  in- 
firmities, and  the  necessities 
which  I  endure;  in  how  great 
evils  and  sins  I  am  involved ;  how  often  I 
am  weighed  down,  tempted,  and  dis- 
turbed by  them.  I  entreat  of  Thee  conso- 
lation and  support.  I  speak  to  Thee  who 
knowest  all  things,  to  whom  all  my  in- 
ward thoughts  are  open,  and  who  alone 
canst  perfectly  comfort  and  help  me. 
Thou  knowest  what  things  I  stand  in 
most  need  of.  Behold,  I  stand  before 
Thee  poor  and  naked,  calling  for  grace, 
and  imploring  mercy.  Refresh  Thy 
hungry  supplicant,  kindle  my  coldness 
with  the  fire  of  Thy  love,  enlighten  my 
blindness  with  the  brightness  of  Thy 
presence.  Suffer  me  not  to  go  away 
from  Thee  hungry  and  dry,  but  deal  mer- 
cifully with  me,  as  oftentimes  Thou  hast 
dealt  wonderfully  with  Thy  saints — ■ 
Amen. 


31uuctl)c  jfifttcnti)  •f-f4-'f^'f-fl67 


rant  unto  n^^  aimiglit^   ^oD, 

in  all  time  of  sore  distress,  the 
comfort  of  the  forgiveness  of 
our  sins.  In  time  of  darkness 
give  us  blessed  hope,  in  time  of  sickness 
of  body  give  us  quiet  courage;  and  when 
the  heart  is  bowed  down,  and  the  soul  is 
very  heavy,  and  life  is  a  burden,  and 
pleasure  a  weariness,  and  the  sun  is  too 
bright,  and  life  too  mirthful,  then  may 
that  Spirit,  the  Spirit  of  the  Comforter, 
come  upon  us,  and  after  our  darkness 
may  there  be  the  clear  shining  of  the 
heavenly  light ;  that  so,  being  uplifted 
again  by  Thy  mercy,  we  may  pass  on 
through  this  our  mortal  life  with  quiet 
courage,  patient  hope,  and  unshaken 
trust,  hoping  through  Thy  loving-kind- 
ness and  tender  mercy  to  be  delivered 
from  death  into  the  large  life  of  the 
eternal  years.  Hear  us  of  Thy  mercy, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


168  •^  -f  -f  •^  4.  +  'i- J\nm  t\)t  ^ixtttiilj 
llorD,   <SoU  of  oui*  tu\)tv&^  line 

bless  Thy  holy  name,  Thy  grace 
and  mercy,  for  all  those  who 
have  gone  before  us  to  rest  in 
Thee;  all,  in  all  vocations,  who  have 
pleased  Thee.  And,  we  pray  Thee,  give 
us  also  grace  to  walk  before  Thee  as  they 
walked  in  righteousness  and  self-denial, 
that,  having  labored  as  they  labored,  we 
may  afterwards  rest  as  they  rest — Amen. 

ClKistina  *©.  J^osi^ctti. 


lmigl)ti'  auD  ^}o\^  Spirit,   tbe 

Comforter,  pure,  living,  true, — 
illuminate,  govern,  sanctify  me, 
and  confirm  my  heart  and  mind 
in  the  faith,  and  in  all  genuine  consola- 
tion; preserve  and  rule  over  me  that, 
dwelling  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of 
the  Lord,  I  may  be  and  remain  forever  in 
the  temple  of  the  Lord,  and  praise  Him 
with  a  joyful  spirit,  and  in  union  with  all 
the  heavenly  church — Amen. 

pbilip  .SBtianctbon  (1497-1560). 
(From  his  last  prayer. ) 


3|une  t\)t  ^ebentrentl)  ^  'i^  ^  ^  ^  \69 


itti  31  pra^  ^\)tti  to  all  cljilDren 

grace  reverently  to  love  their 
parents,  and  lovingly  to  obey 
them.  Teach  us  all  that  filial 
duty  never  ends  or  lessens:  and  bless  all 
parents  in  their  children,  and  all  children 
in  their  parents.  O  Thou  in  whom  the 
fatherless  find  mercy,  make  all  orphans, 
I  beseech  Thee,  loving  and  dutiful  unto 
Thee,  their  true  Father.  Be  Thy  will 
their  law,  Thy  house  their  home.  Thy 
love  their  inheritance.  And  1  earnestly 
pray  Thee,  comfort  those  who  have  lost 
their  children,  giving  mothers  grace  to 
be  comforted  though  they  are  not;  and 
grant  us  all  faith  to  yield  our  dearest 
treasures  unto  Thee  with  joy  and  thanks- 
giving, that  where  with  Thee  our  treas- 
ure is,  there  our  hearts  may  be  also. 
Thus  may  we  look  for  and  hasten  unto 
the  day  of  union  with  Thee,  and  of  re- 
union—Amen. 


170  ^  ^  ^  ^^  ^  31tme  t^e  (II;igt|teent]^ 
ortj,  Do  not  permit  m^  trialsf  to 

be  above  my  strength;  and  do 
Thou  vouchsafe  to  be  my 
strength  and  comfort  in  the  tirne 
of  trial.  Give  me  grace  to  take  in  good 
part  whatever  shall  befall  me; and  let  my 
heart  acknowledge  it  to  be  the  Lord's 
doing,  and  to  come  from  Thy  Providence, 
and  not  by  chance.  May  1  receive  every- 
thing from  Thy  hand  with  patience  and 

with  joy — Amen. 

oarbomas  U^il^son  (1663-1755). 


!LorDt  fcDl)o  ortJcrcs^t  all  ttjings 

§  for  us  in  infinite  wisdom  and 
fei^^  love,  who  knowest  my  weak- 
ness, and  every  beating  and  ach- 
ing of  my  heart,  blindly  1,  blind,  give 
myself  unto  Thy  tender  loving  heart. 
Only  give  me  grace  to  think,  speak,  act, 
feel,  as  shall  please  Thy  love — Amen. 


ILorD,  long-suffering  anO  abun^ 

dant  in  Goodness  and  Truth,  fill 


tm  us,  I  beseech  Thee,  with  graces. 
Make  us  long-suffering  and  pa- 
tient, cordial  and  sympathizing,  kind  and 
good;  teach  us  to  hold  and  speak  the 
truth  in  love,  and  to  shew  mercy  that  we 
also  obtain  mercy — Amen. 


|orti  ^oD  aimigtit^,  totjo  art  t?ur 

true  Peace,  and  Love  eternal; 
enlighten  our  souls  v/ith  the 
brightness  of  Thy  peace,  and 
purify  our  consciences  with  the  sweet- 
ness of  Thy  love,  that  we  may  with 
peaceful  hearts  wait  for  the  Author  of 
peace,  and  in  the  adversities  of  this 
world  may  ever  have  Thee  for  our  Guard- 
ian and  Protector;  and  so  being  fenced 
about  by  Thy  care,  may  heartily  give 
ourselves   to   the   love   of  Thy  peace— 

Amen. 

^osarabic,  before  ?C.  5^.  700. 


172  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  3|unc  tlje  ^^ijoentietl) 


lieveand  hope  in  Thee,  and  with 
my  whole  heart  I  love  Thee. 
Behold  Thou  hast  set  before  me 
death  and  life,  sorrows  and  joys,  hopes 
and  fears;  towards  what  shall  I  stretch 
forth  my  hand  ?  O  Lord,  I  know  not, 
but  Thou  knowest;  do  with  me  what 
pleaseth  Thee.  Thine  am  I  with  my 
whole  heart.     My  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 

0  Thou,  my  only  F-lope,  Thy  will  be 
done  as  in  heaven  so  on  earth.  Be  that 
done,  be  that  done, — not  what  1  will,  but 
what  Thou  wilt.  Henceforth,  even  for 
ever,  I  cast  all  my  care  upon   Thee,  for 

1  know  that  Thou  carest  for  me,  yea, 
even  for  me;  hide  me  under  the  shadow 
of  Thy  wings.  Let  Thy  will  be  done!  I 
will  wait  in  silence  for  Thy  salvation,  O 
my  God,  and  I  will  love  Thee  with  my 
whole  heart — Amen. 

(Cfje  l©ap  of  €mmi  lUfz. 


31une  tl)t  ®iJDmt^.fir0t  -f  -i-  *  ^f  173 


tlorti  ^oD  ^Imig^t^t  retieem  mt? 

soul  from  its  bondage,  that  I  may 
be  free  to  live  henceforth,  not 
for  myself  but  for  Thee.  Help 
me  to  put  away  self,  and  to  remember 
that  this  life  is  not  given  for  my  ease,  my 
enjoyment.  It  is  a  schooling  time  for  the 
eternal  home  Thou  hast  prepared  for 
those  who  love  Thee.  Keep  my  eye 
steadily  fixed  on  that  haven  of  rest  and 
peace,  that  I  may  not  faint  nor  be  weary 
from  the  length  of  the  way,  but  may 
strive  to  walk  worthy  of  my  high  calling 
in  all  meekness  and  lowliness  of  heart. 
And  after  that  I  have  suffered  awhile, 
when  1  am  strengthened,  stablished, 
settled  in  Thy  love,  when  I  have  done 
all  the  work  Thou  hast  for  me  to  do,  O 
gracious  God,  be  with  me  to  guide  me 
through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  and,  in  Thine  own  good  time,  take 
me  to  dwell  with  Thee — Amen. 


174  '^  *!♦  ♦!•  31unt  t\)t  ®tDnTt^.0econD 


|att)ert  toitl)  thankful  anD  Ijumble 

hearts  we  appear  before  Thee. 
We  would  thank  Thee  for  all  the 
benefits  that  we  have  received 
from  Thy  goodness  :  It  is  to  Thy  blessing 
we  owe  what  success  we  have  found. 
Every  opportunity  fordoing  good  ;  every 
impulse  in  the  right  way  ;  each  victory 
we  have  gained  over  ourselves  ;  every 
thought  of  Thy  presence,  O  Father ; 
every  silent  but  loving  glance  on  the 
example  of  our  Pattern,  Thy  Son  our 
Lord — all  are  alike  Thy  gifts  to  us.  Give 
us  strength  and  wisdom  to  walk  faith- 
fully and  joyfully  in  the  way  of  willing 
obedience  to  Thy  laws,  and  cheerful  trust 
in  Thy  love.  The  best  thanksgiving  we 
can  offer  to  Thee  is  to  live  according  to 
Thy  holy  will  ;  grant  us  every  day  to 
offer  it  more  perfectly,  and  to  grow  in  the 
knowledge  of  Thy  will  and  the  love 
thereof,  for  evermore— Amen. 

tEicbaet  ;S)ail[cr  ( 1 75 1  - 1 832). 


31une  t^e  ®U3mt^.tl)irt)  -t-  '^  ^  i^  -i-lj^ 


agfet  tjcar  tlorD,  tl)at  ®t)ou 

wouldest  make  me  wholly 
Thine.  Penetrate  me  wholly 
with  Thyself,  that  Thou  mayest 
be  all  in  all  in  me;  be  Thou  the  Soul  of 
my  soul.  Lord,  I  am  weary  of  myself, 
weary  of  being  so  unlike  Thee,  of  being 
so  far  away  from  Thee.  Abide  with  me, 
then, — abide  in  me.  Let  no  sorrow  keep 
me  away  from  Thee;  let  no  loneliness  or 
desolation  of  soul  affright  me.  Let  me 
not  think  of  Thee  as  one  afar  off ;  let  me 
not  think  of  Thee  as  a  severe  judge,  since 
Thou  Thyself  comest  unto  me,  and  fall- 
est  on  the  neck  of  Thy  poor  prodigal, 
and  givest  me  the  kiss  of  peace.  Thou 
wilt  not  let  those  go  empty  away  who 
come  to  Thee  from  far.  Lord,  I  am 
come  to  Thee  from  far,  the  fiir-off  land 
of  my  miseries  and  my  sins.  But  Thou 
hast  brought  me  nigh — Amen. 


176  •^  -J-  •^  ♦^  J\iint  t\)t  ®tDmt^.fourtl) 
\tt  m^  ^eart  on  fire  toitft  ttje  lobe 

of  Thee,  most  loving  Father,  and 
then  to  do  Thy  will,  and  to  obey 
Thy  commandments,  will  not 
be  grievous  to  me.  For  to  him  that 
loveth,  nothing  is  difficult,  nothing  is 
impossible  ;  because  love  is  stronger  than 
death.  Oh,  may  love  fill  and  rule  my 
heart.  For  then  there  will  spring  up  and 
be  cherished  between  Thee  and  me  a  like- 
ness of  character,  and  union  of  will,  so 
that  I  may  choose  and  refuse  what  Thou 
dost.  May  Thy  will  be  done  in  me  and 
by  me  forever — Amen. 

^aradi^e  for  tbt  €ftrij5tian  ^tnil. 


^j^ofi^t  merciful  €)oti,  cl^e  tielper  of 

(((iiil/i  ^^^  "^^"'  ^^  strengthen  us  by 
^!^y  Thy  power,  that  our  sorrow 
may  be  turned  into  joy,  and  we 
may  continually  glorify  Thy  holy  Name  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 
Saturn  ^rebiarp,  %.  5B.  1085. 


3Iune  t\)t  €^U)ent^.fiftl)  +  ^  ^  +  *  \jj 
tlorDt  our  ^uiDe   eben    unto 

death,  grant  us,  I  pray  Thee, 
grace  to  follow  Thee  whitherso- 
ever Thou  goest.  in  little  daily 
duties  to  which  Thou  callest  us,  bow 
down  our  wills  to  simple  obedience, 
patience  under  pain  or  provocation,  strict 
truthfulness  of  word  and  manner,  humil- 
ity, kindness  :  in  great  acts  of  duty  or 
perfection  if  Thou  shouldest  call  us  to 
them,  uplift  us  to  self-sacrifice,  heroic 
courage,  laying  down  of  life  for  Thy 
Truth's  sake  or  for  a  brother — Amen. 


W^m  ^ciD,  t\}t  ^igljt   of  all   c^em 

^^Sm  grant  that  we  may  be  more  than 


conquerors  over  all  that  make 
war  upon  our  souls,  and,  in  the  end,  may 
enter  into  perfect  peace  in  Thy  presence 
— Amen. 

iHoman  "JSrebiarp, 


178  ♦^  •^  ♦  "f  Jiunt  tt)C  W\x)tnt\>fi$ixt^ 
^orUt  t)o  ®l;ou  turn  tne  all  into 

love,  and  all  my  love  into  obedi- 
ence, and  let  my  obedience  be 
without  interruption;  and  then 
I  hope  Thou  wilt  accept  such  a  return  as 
I  can  make.  Make  me  to  be  something 
that  Thou  delightest  in,  and  Thou  shalt 
have  all  that  I  am  or  have  from  Thee, 
even    whatsoever   Thou   makest    fit  for 

Thyself — Amen. 

3lctcm)a  ^aplor(i  613-1667). 


^^Imigljt^  anD  cberlasfting  ^ou^ 

(^  i  from  whom  cometh  every  good 

'^IM  ^nd  perfect  gift,  mercifully  grant 

that  the   frequent  meditation  of 

Thine  infinite  goodness  may  make  us  to 

love  Thee  above  all  things;  that  we  may 

here  steadfastly  believe  what  we  do'  not 

see,  and,  hereafter,  in  the  blessed  vision 

of  Thy  glory,  see  what  we  now  cannot 

comprehend  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

<23ooft  of  ilfour;^,  1865. 


3|une  t\)t  tn^tornt^ >0rbcntf)  ♦  -f  -f  179 
(3otii  t\)t  HcDcciucr  of  our  s^ouls^t 

and  the  Comforter  of  them  that 
IM  mourn,  whose  will  is  our  peace, 

and  to  whom  obedience  is  true 
freedom ;  grant  me  so  to  be  led  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  I  may  be  free  from  vain 
hopes  and  repinings,  and  from  all  wrong 
desires;  but  may  I  through  patience  have 
experience,  and  through  experience  hope, 
and  not  be  ashamed  of  hoping  in  Thee, 
our  Father  and  our  Friend,  whose  holy 
will  be  done  now  and  for  ever — Amen. 

tloit),  rrnrlJD  our  &pint$  anD 

draw  our  hearts  unto  Thyself 
^-^^#1  that  our  work  may  not  be  to  us 

a  burden,  but  a  delight;  and 
give  us  such  a  mighty  love  to  Thee  as 
may  sweeten  all  our  obedience.  Oh,  let 
us  not  serve  Thee  with  the  spirit  of  bond- 
age as  slaves,  but  with  the  cheerfulness 
and  gladness  of  children,  delighting  our- 
selves in  Thee  and  rejoicing  in  Thy  work 

—Amen. 

•^^enjamm  fcnft?^  (1646-1724). 


180  ♦  ♦  ♦  *  31une  tlje  ®tDntt^.fisi)tft 


W'^M  t!I^l)ou,  tDl)o  art  tlje  true  &nn 

fi^g)|  of  the  world,  evermore  rising, 
|yS^  and  never  going  down;  who, 
by  Thy  most  wholesome  ap- 
pearing and  sight  dost  nourish,  and 
make  joyful  all  things,  as  well  that  are 
in  heaven,  as  also  that  are  on  earth  ;  we 
beseech  Thee  mercifully  and  favorably  to 
shine  into  our  hearts,  that  the  night  and 
darkness  of  sin,  and  the  mists  of  error 
on  every  side,  being  driven  away,  Thou 
brightly  shining  within  our  hearts,  we 
may  all  our  life  long  go  without  any 
stumbling  or  offence,  and  may  walk  as 
in  the  day-time,  being  pure  and  clean 
from  the  works  of  darkness,  and  abound- 
ing in  all  good  works  which  Thou  har/' 
prepared  for  us  to  walk  in— Amen. 

^cajjmujsi  (1467- 1536). 


iflune  tl)t  ^tDent^mintt)  -f  +  4-  +  181 


^otit   tE^ljoti  onl^   Hefuge  of 

Thy   children  !    who  remainest 


li^-^fe^  true  though  all  else  should  fail, 


and  livest  though  all  things  die, 
cover  us  now  when  we  fly  to  Thee. 
Rebuke  within  us  all  immoderate  desires, 
all  unquiet  temper,  all  presumptuous  ex- 
pectations, all  ignoble  self-indulgence: 
and  feeling  on  us  the  embrace  of  Thy 
Fatherly  hand,  may  we  meekly  and  with 
courage  go  into  the  darkest  ways  of  our 
pilgrimage;  anxious  not  to  change  Thy 
perfect  will,  but  only  to  do  and  bear  it 
worthily.  May  we  spend  all  our  days 
as  in  Thy  presence,  and  meet  our  death 
in  the  strength  of  Thy  promise,  and  pass 
hence  into  the  nearer  light  of  Thy 
knowledge  and  Thy  love — Amen. 

%ame0  Jlt^artineau* 


182•^♦^•^•^'^•^   31unr   t\)t  ^\}ivtitt\) 

rant  mct  cticn  nte>  mv'  Ocarcst 

Lord,  to  know  Thee,  and  love 
Thee,  and  rejoice  in  Thee.  And, 
if  I  cannot  do  these  perfectly  in 
this  life,  let  me  at  least  advance  to  higher 
degrees  every  day,  till  I  can  come  to  do 
them  in  perfection.  Let  the  knowledge 
of  Thee  increase  in  me  here,  that  it  may 
be  full  hereafter.  Let  the  love  of  Thee 
grow  every  day  more  and  more  here, 
that  it  may  be  perfect  hereafter;  that  my 
joy  may  be  great  in  itself,  and  full  in 
Thee.  I  know,  O  God,  that  Thou  art 
a  God  of  truth,  O  make  good  Thy  gra- 
cious promises  to  me,  that  my  joy  may 
be  full — Amen. 

^t.  %UQi\^t\nt  (354-430). 


llorUt  gitie  us?  all  grace^  byf  ton^ 

stant  obedience  to  offer  up  our 
^  wills  and  hearts    an  acceptable 
sacrifice  unto  Thee — Amen. 

Ct)ri?t!na  «©.  0o??ctti. 


iloit),   iJDljo    Ijast  brougt)t   us^ 

through  the  darkness  of  night  to 
%M  the  light  of  the   morning,    and 

who  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dost 
illumine  the  darkness  of  ignorance  and 
sin;  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  loving- 
kindness,  to  pour  Thy  holy  light  into 
our  souls,  that  we  may  ever  be  devoted 
to  Thee  by  whose  wisdom  we  were 
created,  by  whose  mercy  we  were  re- 
deemed, and  by  whose  Providence  we 
are  governed — Amen. 

'^ooh  of  ]l^ourjtf,  1865. 


^otJ,  j?ountam  of  lobe,  pout 

^  I;  Thy  love  into  our  souls,  that 
^Jl  we  may  love  those  whom  Thou 
lovest,  with  the  love  Thou  giv- 
est  us,  and  think  and  speak  of  them 
tenderly,  meekly,  lovingly;  and  so  lov- 
ing our  brethren  and  sisters  for  Thy 
sake,  may  grow  in  Thy  love,  and  dwell- 
ing in  love  may  dwell  in  Thee;  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake — Amen. 


X84  *  4-  •^  -f  -I  -i-  .f  3|ul^  ttje  ^ecoitD 
l^eatjcnli?   jfu\)tt,  ^ubHue   in 

me    whatever    is    contrary    to 
Thy  holy  will.    Grant  that  1  may 
ever  study  to  know  Thy  will, 
that  I  may  know  how  to  please  Thee. 

Grant,  O  God,  that  I  may  never  run 
into  those  temptations,  which  in  my 
prayers  I  desire  to  avoid. 

Lord,  never  permit  my  trials  to  be 
above  my  strength — ^Amen. 

(Cbomas  JBil^tfon  (1663- 175  5). 


S^  ^^^^^  ^^^  tirligt)tc0t  in  rnerc^, 

i^g!  I  preserve  us,  v^e  beseech  Thee, 
^-^S-^  from  the  sin  of  harboring  in 
our  hearts  hard  thoughts  of 
Thee.  Conform  us  wholly  to  Thy  mer- 
ciful will  ;  that  whether  we  live  we  may 
live  unto  Thee,  or  whether  we  die  we 
may  die  unto  Thee.  While  we  live,  give 
us  grace  to  show  mercy:  when  we  die, 
of  Thy  grace  show  us  mercy — Amen. 


3|ul^  tlje  ®l)irU  ^^f^^^^^^-  \S5 
^oDt  tDt)o  liast  gttoi  unto  us; 

Thy  Son  to  be  an  example  and 
a  help  to  our  weakness  in  fol- 
lowing  the    path   that   leadeth 
unto  life,  grant  us  so  to  be  His  disciples 
that  we   may  tread  in  His  footsteps — 


Amen. 


0oman  %xe\im^» 


3  ^oUt  grant  unto  tis?  tl;at  toe  be 

not  unwise,  but  understanding 
^  Thy  will  :  not  slothful,  but  dili- 
gent in  Thy  work  :  that  we  run 
not  as  uncertainly,  nor  fight  Thy  battles 
as  those  that  beat  the  air.  Whatsoever 
our  hand  fmdeth  to  do,  may  we  do  it 
with  our  might:  that  when  Thou  shalt 
call  Thy  laborers  to  give  them  their  re- 
ward, we  may  so  have  run  that  we  may 
obtain ;  so  have  fought  the  good  fight, 
as  to  receive  the  crown  of  eternal  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

H^enrp  2Clfori)» 


186  ^♦^'♦♦i-'f'f'f  3|ulv'  tl)e  jfourt^ 
^oD,  toljo  art^  anu  toast,  and 

art  to  come,  before  whose  fiice 
the  generations  rise  and  pas's 
away;  age  after  age  the  living 
seelt  Thee,  and  find  that  of  Thy  faithful- 
ness there  is  no  end.  Our  fathers  in 
their  pilgrimage  walked  by  Thy  guid- 
ance, and  rested  on  Thy  compassion: 
still  to  their  children  be  Thou  the  cloud 
by  day,  the  fire  by  night.  In  our  mani- 
fold temptations.  Thou  alone  knowest 
and  art  ever  nigh :  in  sorrow,  Thy  pity 
revives  the  fainting  soul:  in  our  prosper- 
ity and  ease,  it  is  Thy  Spirit  only  that 
can  wean  us  from  our  pride  and  keep  us 
low.  O  Thou  sole  Source  of  peace  and 
righteousness!  take  now  the  veil  from 
every  heart;  and  join  us  in  one  com- 
munion with  Thy  prophets  and  saints 
who  have  trusted  in  Thee,  and  were  not 
ashamed.  Not  of  our  worthiness,  but 
of  Thy  tender  mercy,  hear  our  prayer— 

Amen. 

3Iamej^  Haartineau. 


31ul^  t^e  ifift^  •^•^•^•f  +  +  4.  +  187 


^oD  out  iFacljer,  Ijrlp  u0  to  a 

deeper  trust  in  the  life  everlast- 
ing.    May  we  feel  that  this  love 
which   is   now,   ever  shall   be; 
this  robe  of  the  flesh  is  Thy  gift  to  Thy 
child,  and,  when  it  is  worn  out,  Thou 
wilt  clothe  him  again;  this  work  of  life 
is  the  work  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do, 
and,  when  it  is  done,  Thou  wilt  give  us 
more;  this  love,  that  makes  all  our  life 
so  glad,  flows  from  Thee,  for  Thou  art 
Love,  and  we  shall  love  forever.     Help 
us  to  feel  how,  day  by  day,  we  see  some 
dim  shadow  of  the  eternal  day  that  will 
break    upon    us   at   the   last.      May  the 
Gospel  of  Thy  Son,  the  whisper  of  Thy 
Spirit,  unite  to  make  our  faith  in  the  life 
to  come,  strong  and  clear;  then  shall  we 
be  glad  when  Thou  shalt  call  us,   and 
enter  into  Thy  glory  in  Jesus  Christ— 
Amen. 

I^oliert  Coltper. 


188  ^.*^*4'4♦♦^•^  ^n\^  t\)t  ^ixtl) 


me  with  a  clear  shining  inward 
light,  and  remove  away  all  dark- 
ness from  the  habitation  of  my 
heart.  Repress  Thou  my  many  wander- 
ing thoughts,  and  break  in  pieces  those 
temptations  which  violently  assault  me. 
Fight  Thou  for  me,  and  vanquish  the 
evil  beasts ;  that  so  peace  may  be  obtained 
by  Thy  power,  and  that  Thine  abundant 
praise  may  resound  in  Thy  holy  court, 
that  is,  in  a  pure  conscience.  Send  out 
Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  that  they  may 
shine  upon  the  earth ;  for,  until  Thou  en- 
lighten me,  I  am  but  as  earth  without 
form  and  void.  Lift  Thou  up  my  mind 
which  is  pressed  down  by  a  load  of  sins, 
for  no  created  thing  can  give  full  comfort 
and  rest  to  my  desires.  Join  Thou  me  to 
Thyself  with  an  inseparable  band  of  love; 
for  Thou  even  alone  dost  satisfy  him  that 
loveth  Thee — Amen. 


3(lul^  t\)t  ^t\}mt\)  •^*'i''f'i»  +  'fl89 


Lord,  and  Giver  of  every  good 
and  perfect  gift, — bestow  upon 
us  at  this  time  those  things  that 
are  Thine,  even  joy  and  gladness,  for 
Thou  art  ever-blessed.  Pity  and  pardon 
us  that  we  are  so  little  able  to  be  like 
Thee  in  these  things;  for  upon  us  are  the 
stains  of  sin  and  the  dust  of  earth,  the 
signs  of  strife  and  the  marks  of  passion. 
Look  upon  us  of  Thy  love,  that  these 
things  may  be  taken  away,  and  that  we 
who  have  been  sick  in  soul,  and  oft- 
times  faint  in  faith,  may  through  the  gift 
of  Thine  exceeding  gladness  rise  to  Thy 
joy.  Forgive  our  sins,  and  so  take  away 
the  sting  of  death.  Grant  us  Thy  love 
here  as  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit,  that  we, 
receiving  of  Thine  in  this  mortal  state, 
may  hope  to  receive  of  Thine  in  the 
world  which  is  to  come — Amen. 


190  4'*•^•*^•^•^♦^•^  31ul^  t\}t  Ctgljtlj 
le  ®lj0U)  #  ^orD,  our  protect 

tion,  who  art  our  redemption; 
direct  our  minds  by  Thy  gracious 
presence,  and  watch  over  our 
paths  with  guiding  love;  that,  among  the 
snares  which  lie  hidden  in  this  path 
wherein  we  walk,  we  may  so  pass  on- 
ward with  hearts  fixed  on  Thee,  that  by 
the  track  of  faith  we  may  come  to  be 
where  Thou  wouldest  have  us — Amen. 
jUaosarabic  before  K,  ^,  700. 


iloiti,  mafec  xm  lotie  eber^  token 

of  Thy  will,  for  love  of  Thee, 
and  make  me  cheerful  under 
every  cross;  take  from  me  all 
which  displeases  Thee,  or  hinders  Thy 
love  in  me,  that  I  may  deeply  love  Thee. 
Melt  me  with  Thy  love,  that  I  may  be  all 
love,  and  with  my  whole  being  love 
Thee — Amen. 


31ul^  t\)t  Jpintlj  ^^^♦♦♦•f'f  191 
jrantt  ^  ilortj,  ttiat  toe  ma^  care^ 

fully  watch  over  our  tempers 
and  every  unholy  feeling;  re- 
move whatever  in  us  may  be  a 
stumbling-block  in  another's  way;  that, 
by  conforming  to  Thy  will  in  small 
things,  we  may  hope  by  Thy  protection 
and  help  to  pass  safely  through  the 
greater  dangers  and  trials  to  which  we 
may  be  exposed — Amen. 

CbruJtina  *©.  If^ossctti. 


t  bt&ml)  W^i)tt,  <B  llorD,  to  te^ 

new  Thy  people  inwardly  and 
outwardly,  that  as  Thou  would- 
est  not  have  them  to  be  hin- 
dered by  bodily  pleasures,  Thou  mayest 
make  them  vigorous  with  spiritual  pur- 
pose ;  and  refresh  them  in  such  sort  by 
things  transitory,  that  Thou  mayest  grant 
them  rather  to  cleave  to  things  eternal; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen, 

HeonitiE,  21.  5^.  440. 


192  +  **♦  +  *  +  •{•  3lul^  tt)e  ^mt\) 
Jet  tW)^  lobe  ^0  toarm  our  s^oul^, 

O  Lord,  that  we  may  gladly 
surrender  ourselves  with  all  we 
are  and  have  unto  Thee.  Let 
Thy  love  fall  as  fire  from  heaven  upon 
the  altar  of  our  hearts;  teach  us  to  guard 
it  heedfully  by  continual  devotion  and 
quietness  of  mind,  and  to  cherish  with 
anxious  care  every  spark  of  its  holy  flame 
with  which  Thy  good  Spirit  would 
quicken  us,  so  that  neither  height,  nor 
depth,  things  present  nor  things  to 
come,  may  ever  separate  us  therefrom. 
Strengthen  Thou  our  souls;  awaken  us 
from  the  deathly  sleep  which  holds  us 
captive;  animate  our  cold  hearts  with 
Thy  warmth  and  tenderness,  that  we 
may  no  more  live  as  in  a  dream,  but 
walk  before  Thee  as  pilgrims  in  earnest 
to  reach  their  home.  And  grant  us  all  at 
last  to  meet  with  Thy  holy  saints  before 
Thy  throne,  and  there  rejoice  in  Thy  love 
for  ever  and  ever — Amen. 

^ertjard  (Cerijteegen,  1731. 


31ul^  t\)t  Clctoitl)  +-i-  +  'i-  +  +  -^l93 
e  centos;  unto  ^\)tt,  <2^  ^oDt 

how  weak  we  are  in  ourselves, 
how  powerless  to  do  the  work 
of  life,  how  prone  to  selfishness 
and  sin.  We  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us 
strength,  the  strength  of  Thy  Spirit,  the 
power  of  Thy  Christ,  wherein  we  can  do 
all  things.  Enable  us  thus  to  repress 
every  selfish  propensity,  every  wilful 
purpose,  every  unkind  feeling,  every 
thought  and  word  and  deed  of  anger 
and  impatience,  and  to  cherish  perfect 
love,  constant  kindness,  to  think  pure 
thoughts,  to  speak  gentle  words,  to  do 
helpful  and  generous  deeds.  Raise  our 
minds  to  the  contemplation  of  Thy  be- 
loved Son,  that,  seeing  His  divine 
beauty,  we  may  be  drawn  near  unto 
Him,  and  changed  into  His  image,  and 
empowered  to  bring  every  thought  into 
obedience  to  Christ,  into  harmony  with 
His  Spirit  and  His  immortal  life — Amen. 

(Cbomajf  (C.  .^tone. 


194  +  -f  4-  +  +  +  +  3iul^  t\)t  (iriJDclftl) 
llortJt    our    Ijcaticnlp    JFatljcr, 

who  orderest  all  things  for  our 
eternal  good,  mercifully  en- 
lighten our  minds,  and  give  us  a 
firm  and  abiding  trust  in  Thy  love  and 
care.  Silence  our  murmurings,  quiet  our 
fears,  and  dispel  our  doubts,  that  rising 
above  our  afflictions  and  our  anxieties, 
we  may  rest  on  Thee,  the  Rock  of  ever- 
lasting strength — Amen. 

l^cttj  CbuccI)  '^noh  of  UDorsbip,  1876. 


ilorU  (3oti,  ^xin^  of  Ijcatirn  auD 

earth,    may   it  please  Thee  this 
^Jl  day  to  order  and  to  hallow,  to 

rule  and  to  govern  our  hearts 
and  our  bodies,  our  thoughts,  our 
words,  and  our  works,  according  to  Thy 
commandments,  that  we,  being  helped 
by  Thee,  may  here,  and  for  ever  and 
ever,  be  delivered  and  saved,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

ftoman  '25reUiarp. 


31ul^  t\)t  (ZTljirtCCntt)  •^•^•^'i••^•^195 

aoD,  ljDt)o  art  t^c  unscarcljablc 

abyss  of  peace,  the  ineffi^ible  sea 

of  love,  the  fountain  of  blessings, 

and   the  bestower  of  affection, 

who  sendest  peace  to  those  that  receive 

it;  open  to  us  this  day  the  sea  of  Thy 

love,  and  water  us  with  plenteous  streams 

from  the  riches  of  Thy  grace.     Make  us 

children  of  quietness,  and  heirs  of  peace. 

Enkindle   in   us   the   fire   of  Thy    love; 

strengthen  our  weakness  by  Thy  power: 

bind  us  closely  to  Thee  and  to  each  other 

in  one  firm  and  indissoluble  bond  of  unity 

— Amen. 

.^prian  Clementine  Hiturog. 

^  llortj,  ^elp  u0,  U3C  entreat  ®^ee; 

to  shew  forth  our  love  of  Thee 
by  keeping  Thy  commandments. 
They  are  not  grievous  :  remove 
far  from  us  a  repining  spirit,  an  unloving 
fear  to  transgress,  and  all  wilful  disobe- 
dience— Amen. 

Cbri?tina  »!5,  J^o?^etti. 


l96  +  •^•^•^•^'^  Jlul^  t\)t  ifourtmttt) 


W^^  ^l)ou  f)ol^  ann   un^pcahable, 


[  Thou  wonderful  and  mighty 
I  God,  whose  power  and  wis- 
dom hath  no  end,  before  whom 
all  powers  tremble,  at  whose  glance  the 
heavens  and  the  earth  flee  away,  Thou 
art  Love,  Thou  art  my  Father,  and  I  will 
love  and  worship  Thee  for  ever  and  ever! 
Thou  hast  deigned  to  show  pity  on 
me,  and  a  ray  from  Thy  light  hath  shone 
upon  mine  inward  eye.  Guide  me  on 
into  the  perfect  light,  that  it  may  illumine 
me  wholly,  and  that  all  darkness  may 
flee  away.  Let  the  holy  flame  of  Thy 
love  so  burn  in  my  heart  that  it  be  made 
pure,  and  I  may  see  Thee,  O  God  ;  for 
it  is  the  pure  in  heart  who  see  Thee. 
Thou  hast  set  me  free;  Thou  hast  drawn 
me  to  Thee;  therefore  forsake  me  not, 
but  keep  me  always  in  Thy  grace.  Guide 
me,  and  rule  me,  and  perfect  me  for  Thy 
kingdom — Amen. 

^u  3tu0u?tinE  (354-430). 


31ul^  t\)t  J?tftrcntl)  +  +  ^  +  *  *  +  197 

f  ^  1  Father,  who  hast  of  Thine  in- 
§1^-1  j^  finite  goodness  ordained  that  the 
order  of  our  life  should  be  dis- 
quieted by  many  trials  of  heart  and  spirit, 
and  who  didst  decree  that  Thy  well- 
beloved  Son  should  be  disciplined  in  the 
same  way  of  hardship  and  pain  ;  grant 
unto  us,  we  pray  Thee,  in  all  our  neces- 
sities to  repose  entire  confidence  in  Thee, 
to  feel  the  assurance  of  Thy  present  love, 
and  to  walk  with  Thee  by  fliith,  though 
not  by  sight.  May  no  perplexity  create 
in  us  an  impatient  spirit, — no  temptation 
lead  us  into  sin, — no  sorrow  hide  Thy 
loving  Will  from  us.  But  do  Thou  so 
increase  in  us  all  spiritual  gifts,  that  our 
very  trials  may  lead  us  toward  a  perfect 
and  regenerate  life,  and,  in  the  days  of 
our  mortal  pilgrimage,  we  may  be  sus- 
tained by  a  strength  that  is  greater  than 
our  own.     Through  Jesus    Christ    our 

Lord — Amen. 

ii^enrp  I©.  ifoo«. 


198•l••^•^•^♦^•^4•  ^lul^  t\)t  ^imtntl) 


^^^^e  tloru  be  m^  iHcepcr,  tljt  i^oiD 

be  my  Defence  upon  my  right 

hand.     The   Lord  preserve   me 

from  all  evil,  yea,  the  Lord  keep 

my  soul.     The  Lord  preserve  my  going 

out,  and  my  coming  in,  from  this  time 

forth  for  evermore. 

O  Lord  !  Thou  knowest,  Thou  art 
able,  Thou  art  willing,  to  do  good  to  my 
soul  ;  I  neither  know  how,  nor  am  able, 
nor,  as  I  ought,  willing  to  do  it. 

Do  Thou,  O  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee,  in 
Thine  unspeakable  loving-kindness,  so 
order  and  dispose  of  me  as  Thou  know- 
est to  be  best  pleasing  to  Thee,  and  most 
expedient  for  me. 

Thine  are  goodness,  grace,  love,  kind- 
ness, O  Thou  Lover  of  men!  gentleness, 
tenderness,  forbearance,  long-suffering, 
manifold  mercies,  great  mercies,  abun-« 
dant  tender  compassions.  Glory  be  to 
Thee,  O  Lord — Amen. 

Lancelot  ?Cntircttje!^  (1555-1626). 


31ul^  t\)t  g)rbrntrrntt)  -f  -f  -f  -f  +  199 

j^otig!)  Ujr  knoU)  not  inljat    is 

best,    give   to    us,    Lord,    what 

Thou  seest  fit;  only  fit   us  for 

what   Thou   givest,    and    let  it 

bring  to  our  souls  health  and  peace,  with 

some  good   to    our    neighbor  and   the 

world,  for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Make  me  to  Thyself  a  temple  of  holy 
things,  and  abiding  with  me,  O  Lord, 
at  the  last,  be  ever  gracious  unto  Thy 
servant. 

Let  me  do  some  work  which  may  be 
accepted  in  Thy  mercy,  though  un- 
worthy in  Thy  pure  sight. 

Bless  my  work  to  good,  to  the  fulness 
of  which  it  is  capable,  and  let  me  thank 
Thee  for  it  with  joy  in  the  end. 

Into  Thy  hands  we  commend  our 
spirit,  soul,  and  body,  of  which  Thou  art 
Creator,  Saviour,  Restorer,  a  God  of 
truth. 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  comimit  my  going  out 
and  my  coming  in  this  day — Amen. 


200  4.  -f  -i-  ^  *  i-  3|ul^  t\)t  €i%\)tttnt\) 


JallotDCiJ  be  ^tj^  name*    ^up. 

ported  by  faith  in  Thee,  I  shall 
stand  steadfast  and  secure  under 
every  cross,  tribulation,  distress, 
disease,  and  even  death  itself;  nothing 
doubting  either  Thy  divine  power  or 
Thy  Fatherly  love  whereby  Thou  art 
both  able  and  willing  to  preserve  me. 
Call  me  hence  whensoever  Thou  wilt, 
but  grant  that  I  may  follow  cheerfully, 
firmly  believing  that  Thou  art  mighty 
and  good;  then  shall  Thy  loving  Spirit 
lead  me  forth  into  the  land  of  upright- 
ness. Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  And  what  is  Thy  will,  O 
most  loving  Father,  except  that  I  should 
love  Thee  .^  Behold,  Thou  commandest 
that  I  should  love  Thee  with  all  my  heart 
and  soul,  with  all  my  mind  and  strength; 
but  grant  Thou  me  what  Thou  com- 
mandest, and  command  what  Thou  wilt 

— Amen. 

jpacabi^e  for  tbe  Ct)ri?tian  ^axU, 


31ul^  tlje  j^imttmti)  •f'f4.-f'f^201 


\)dit  0l)all  31  render  unto  ^im 

for  all  His  benefits  ?  "  I  can  only 
give  my  own  self — all  I  have, 
and  all  I  am.  I  desire  to  surren- 
der myself  wholly  unto  Thee,  O  my 
God,  to  live  more  simply  as  one  separated 
unto  Thee,  not  finding  my  joy  and  com- 
fort in  the  earthly  blessings  Thou  so  richly 
bestowest  on  me,  but,  while  thankful  for 
the  gracious  gifts,  looking  only  to  the 
Giver  as  the  Source  of  my  happiness  and 
the  Object  of  my  life.  I  cannot  shake 
off  the  habits  of  thought  and  feeling 
which  many  years  have  wrought  in  me; 
I  can  only  ask  of  Thee  to  have  mercy  on 
me,  poor  and  needy  as  I  am,  and  subdue 
in  me  all  that  is  perverse  and  wayward 
in  my  heart,  and  so  fill  me  with  Thy 
pure  and  heavenly  love,  that  all  my  nar- 
rowness and  selfishness  may  be  done 
away  in  the  wideness  of  Thy  love — 
Amen. 


202  4-  -f  +  •!•  -i-  -f  31ul^  tlje  ^mcntictl) 
99o0t  glorious?  ^oti !  rrlictie  m^ 


I  spirit  with  Thy  graciousness; 
'SM  t^ike  from  me  all  tediousness  of 
spirit,  and  give  me  a  hope  that 
shall  not  fail,  a  desire  of  holiness  not 
to  be  satisfied  till  it  possesses  a  charity 
that  will  always  increase;  that  I  may  turn 
all  things  into  religion,  doing  all  to  Thy 
glory;  that,  when  Thou  shalt  call  me 
from  this  deliciousness  of  employment,  I 
may  pass  into  the  employments  of  saints 
and  angels ;  whose  work  it  is,  with  eter- 
nal joy  and  thanksgiving,  to  sing  praises 
unto  Thy  mercies — Amen. 

3It'remp  (^a^iax  ( 1 6 1 3- 1 667 ) . 


aimigl)t^  (Sod,  grant,  Ijor  b^ 

seech  Thee,  that  we  whose  trust 
is  under  the  shadow  of  Thy 
wings,  may,  through  the  help  of 

Thy  power,  overcome  all  evils  that  rise 

up  against  us — Amen. 

Boman  ^rctmrp. 


ever-present  God,  we  bring  to 
Thee  all  our  needs.  O  Thou 
Author  of  all  good,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  may 
Thy  mercies  be  our  daily  song,  and  may 
the  light  of  Thy  countenance  in  this 
world  of  power  and  beauty  move  our 
hearts  to  great  thankfulness  and  a  sweet 
trust.  Day  by  day  Thou  dost  appoint 
our  portion,  especially  revealing  Thy 
glory  in  the  dear  Son  of  Thy  love,  and 
calling  us  into  His  Kingdom  of  service 
and  blessedness.  May  this  be  our  love 
of  Thee  in  Him,  that  we  love  one  an- 
other and  keep  all  His  commandments — 
Amen. 


r  brs?eccl)  ^\)tti  (^  ilorUt  to  feecp 

us  in  perpetual  peace,  as  Thou 
hast    vouchsafed   us   confidence 
in  Thee;   through  Jesus    Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

iJBela^ian  i^jactamentarp,  2C.  ©.  492. 


204  +  -^  +  •*•  31  ul^  t\)t  ®ix)mt^  stcouti 
Eternal  j?atl)er,  \)tlp  ine,   31 

beseech  Thee,  to  bring  forth  in 
my  life  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit; 
the  fruit  of  Love,  that  I  may  love 
Thee  above  all  things,  and  all  others  in 
Thee  and  for  Thy  sake;  the  fruit  of  Joy, 
that  I  may  find  Thy  service  my  delight; 
the  fruit  of  Peace,  that,  pardoned  and 
accepted  through  Thy  mercy,  I  may  re- 
pose in  Thy  love;  the  fruit  of  Long-suf- 
fering, that  I  may  bear,  with  patient  sub- 
mission to  Thy  will,  all  crosses  and 
afflictions;  the  fruit  of  Gentleness,  that  I 
may  subdue  all  risings  of  temper,  and 
take  calmly  and  sweetly  all  trials  and 
provocations;  the  fruit  of  Meekness,  that 
I  may  forgive  freely  all  who  may  hurt 
me  either  by  word  or  deed,  and  endure 
with  patience  all  that  may  be  laid  upon 
me;  the  fruit  of  Temperance  that  I  may 
restrain  all  my  desires,  bringing  them 
into  subjection  in  all  things  to  Thy  holy 

will — Amen. 

(Creajsurp  of  5Betiotion,  1 869. 


31ul^  tl)t  ^i3}mt^Xi)itti  **♦^**205 

Imtg^t^  ^oD,  tDljo  cans^t  gitjc 

the  light  that  in  darkness  shall 
make  us  glad,  the  life  that  in 
gloom  shall  make  us  joy,  and 
the  peace  that  amidst  discord  shall  bring 
us  quietness!  let  us  live  this  day  in  that 
light,  that  life,  and  that  peace,  so  that  we 
may  gain  the  victory  over  those  things 
that  press  us  down,  and  over  the  flesh 
that  so  often  encumbers  us,  and  over 
death  that  seemeth  for  a  mom.ent  to  win 
the  victory.  Thus  we,  being  filled  with 
inward  peace,  and  light,  and  life,  may 
walk  all  the  days  of  this  our  mortal  life, 
doing  our  work  as  the  business  of  our 
Father,  glorifying  it,  because  it  is  Thy 
will,  knowing  that  what  Thou  givest 
Thou  givest  in  love.  Bestow  upon  us 
the  greatest  and  last  blessing,  that  we, 
being  in  Thy  presence,  may  be  like  unto 
Thee  for  evermore.  These  things  we  do 
ask,  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
— Amen. 


206  -i*  -i-  -^  -i-  31ttl^  t^e  tirtDmt^^fbuttt) 
fiord  of  licabm  anu  eart^*  to^ 

are  truly  sorry  for  all  our  mis- 
^  doings;     we    utterly    renounce 

whatsoever  is  contrary  to  Thy 
will,  and  here  devote  ourselves  entirely 
to  the  obedience  thereof.  Accept,  O 
most  merciful  Father,  of  this  renewed 
dedication  which  we  make  of  ourselves, 
our  bodies,  souls,  and  spirits  unto  Thee. 
And  grant  that  we  may  be  able  every 
day  to  offer  up  ourselves  more  sincerely, 
and  more  cheerfully  unto  Thee;  with 
more  pure  affection,  and  hearty  devo- 
tion, and  ready  disposition  to  Thy  ser- 
vice. Preserve  in  our  minds  a  grateful 
sense  of  Thy  mighty  love,  that  we  may 
follow  the  doctrine  and  example  of  Thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ.  Grant  that  we  may 
be  like  Him,  pure  and  undefiled,  meek 
and  gentle,  peaceable  and  patient,  con- 
tented and  thankful.  Fulfil  unto  us  all 
the  gracious  promises  that  He  hath  made 
unto  us.  Let  it  be  unto  Thy  servants 
according  to  His  word — Amen. 

^unon  l^atricfe  ( 1626-1707). 


J^  ILort),  0l)etD  fortl)  €^ti^  lotting.- 

kindness,  I  entreat  Thee,  to  all 
'JM  persons  who  in  this  world  feel 
themselves  neglected,  or  little 
loved,  or  forgotten.  Be  Thou  their  be- 
loved Companion,  and  let  communion 
with  Thee  be  to  them  more  dear  than 
tenderest  earthly  intercourse.  Teach 
them  to  discern  Thee  in  all  with  whom 
they  come  in  contact,  and  to  love  and 
serve  Thee  in  them.  On  earth  grant 
them  comfort  by  the  repentance  of  any 
who  have  wronged  them,  and  in  heaven 
comfort  in  the  communion  of  all  saints 
with  each  other  and  with  Thee — Amen. 

Cbrijjtina  *J3.  $io??ctti. 

raciotisf  !lort),  toljo  apprc^enuesft 

the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart 
before  it  be  uttered  ;  make  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  the  temple  of 
the    Holy    Spirit,  that  we    may  be  de- 
fended by  the   shield   of   Thy   celestial 
goodness,    through    Christ    our   Lord — 

Amen. 

;$)atum  ^retoiarp,  ?[.  55,  1085. 


208  ♦  -f  •^  ^  31ul^  t^e  ^\i)mt>^.$ixt\^ 


ILorOt  in  ii3l)06fc  tiantis;  are  life 

and  death,  by  whose  power  1 
am  sustained,  and  by  whose 
mercy  I  am  spared,  look  down 
upon  me  with  pity.  Forgive  me  that  I 
have  until  now  so  much  neglected  the 
duty  which  Thou  hast  assigned  to  me, 
and  suffered  the  days  and  hours  of  which 
I  must  give  account  to  pass  away  with- 
out any  endeavor  to  accomplish  Thy 
will.  Make  me  to  remember,  O  God, 
that  every  day  is  Thy  gift,  and  ought  to 
be  used  according  to  Thy  command. 
Grant  me,  therefore,  so  to  repent  of  my 
negligence,  that  I  may  obtain  mercy 
from  Thee,  and  pass  the  time  which 
Thou  shalt  yet  allow  me  in  diligent  per- 
formance of  Thy  commands,  through 
Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

.i^amuel  ^jotjnjSon  (1709-1784). 


31ul^  tilt  ^\i}mt^^^t^tnt\)  +  -f  +  209 


tKliou  external,  in  toliosfe  ap.^ 

pointment  our  life  standeth  ! 
Thou  hast  committed  our  work 
to  us,  and  we  would  commit 
our  cares  to  Thee.  May  we  feel  that  we 
are  not  our  own,  and  that  Thou  wilt 
heed  our  wants,  while  we  are  intent 
upon  Thy  will.  May  we  never  dwell 
carelessly  or  say  in  our  hearts,  "I  am 
here,  and  there  is  none  over  me";  nor 
anxiously,  as  though  our  path  were  hid  ; 
but  with  a  mind  simply  fixed  upon  our 
trust,  and  choosing  nothing  but  the  dis- 
positions of  Thy  Providence.  More  and 
more  fill  us  with  that  pity  for  others' 
troubles  which  comes  from  forgetfulness 
of  our  own;  and  the  glad  hope  of  the 
children  of  eternity.  And  unto  Thee, 
the  Beginning  and  the  End,  Lord  of  the 
living.  Refuge  of  the  dying,  be  thanks 
and  praise  for  ever! — Amen. 

%amz^  iHaattineau. 


210  •^  ♦  4»  •!•  31ul^  tt)e  ®tDmt^.eigt)t^ 


JorDt   toljat    10    m^   confitjence 

which  1  have  in  this  life  ?  Is  it 
not  Thou,  O  Lord,  my  God, 
whose  mercies  are  without 
number  ?  Where  hath  it  ever  been  well 
with  me  without  Thee,  or  where  could 
it  be  ill  with  me,  when  Thou  wert  pres- 
ent ?  I  rather  choose  to  be  a  pilgrim  on 
earth,  than  without  Thee  to  possess 
heaven.  Where  Thou  art,  there  is 
heaven;  and  where  Thou  art  not,  there 
is  death  and  hell.  There  is  none  that 
can  help  me  in  my  necessities,  but  only 
Thou,  my  God  ;  Thou  art  my  Hope,  Thou 
my  Confidence.  Although  Thou  exposest 
me  to  divers  temptations  and  adversities, 
yet  Thou  orderest  all  this  to  my  advan- 
tage; in  which  trial  of  me  Thou  oughtest 
no  less  to  be  loved  and  praised,  than  if 
Thou  didst  fill  me  full  of  heavenly  con- 
solations— Amen. 


31ttls  t\)t  ^\x)mt^Axint\)  +  4.  +  4-  2U 


9^  ^oti^  m^  iDt)ole  life  ^a0  htm 

a  course  of  mercies  and  bless- 
ings shown  to  one  who  has  been 
most  unworthy  of  them.  Year 
after  year  Thou  hast  carried  me  on,  re- 
moved dangers  from  my  path,  refreshed 
me,  borne  with  me,  directed  me,  sus- 
tained me.  O  forsake  me  not,  when  my 
strength  faileth  me.  And  Thou  never 
wilt  forsake  me.  1  may  securely  repose 
upon  Thee.  While  I  am  true  to  Thee, 
Thou  wilt  still,  and  to  the  end,  be  super- 
abundantly good  to  me.  I  may  rest  upon 
Thy  arm;  I  may  go  to  sleep  in  Thy 
bosom.  Only  give  me,  and  increase  in 
me,  that  true  loyalty  to  Thee,  which  is 
the  bond  of  the  covenant  between  Thee 
and  me,  and  the  pledge  in  my  own  heart 
and  conscience  that  Thou,  the  Supreme 
God,  wilt  not  forsake  me — Amen. 


2X2  ♦  ♦  ^  ^  ♦  *  *  3|ui^  tl)e  ®l)utictlj 


®ijcu  lobing  auD  tmDer  i?atl;er 

in  heaven,  1  confess  before  Thee, 
in  deep  sorrow,  how  hard  and 
Linsympathizing  is  my  heart; 
how  often  1  have  sinned  against  my 
neighbor  by  want  of  compassion  and 
tenderness;  how  often  I  have  felt  no  true 
pity  for  his  trials  and  sorrows,  and  have 
neglected  to  comfort,  help,  and  visit  him. 
O  Father,  forgive  this  heavy  sin,  and  lay 
it  not  to  my  charge.  Give  me  grace  ever 
to  alleviate  the  crosses  and  difificulties  of 
those  around  me,  and  never  to  add  to 
them ;  teach  me  to  be  a  consoler  in  sor- 
row, to  take  thought  for  the  stranger,  the 
widow,  and  the  orphan;  let  my  charity 
show  itself  not  in  words  only  but  in  deed 
and  truth.  Teach  me  to  judge,  as  Thou 
dost,  with  forbearance,  with  much  pity 
and  indulgence;  and  help  me  to  avoid  all 
unloving  judgment  of  others — Amen. 
3lof)ann  ?trnbt  ( 1=555-1 621). 


31ul^  t\)t  t]J^l)ixt^Mx&t  •^•^♦•^-^  +  •^213 


^^mt^toii)  m)^  ligtit  upon  n^,  (B 

Lord,  so   that,   being  rid  of  the 
darkness  of  our  hearts,  we  may 
attain  unto  the  true  light — Amen, 
^arum  '^ccUiarp,  ?C.  55.  1085. 

WWW 


\lmi^\)t^  (f5ot),  taljo  forgibcst  all 

things  to  those  who  cry  unto 
Thee,  grant  unto  us  that,  what- 
soever of  life  there  may  be  re- 
maining for  us,  we  may  give  diligent 
heed  at  this  very  hour  to  Thy  call;  that, 
so  coming  unto  Thee,  we  may  fmd  work 
in  Thy  vineyard,  and  do  it  faithfully  unto 
the  end ;  beseeching  Thee  to  forgive  the 
wasted  hours  of  the  past,  and  of  Thy 
graciousness  to  see  that  there  be  no 
more.  For  all  time  to  come  grant  us  to 
serve  Thee  diligently  and  dutifully,  that 
at  last  we  may  hear  Thy  voice  saying 
unto  us,  "Well  done,  good  and  faithful 
servants:  enter  ye  into  the  joy  of  your 
Lord."  So  be  it  unto  us  all,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


2X4'<-'i-  +  +  '^-^^  2iuQn^t  t\)t  jfitsit 
\mi%\)t^  ant)  eternal  ^oD,  t\)ttt 

is  no  number  of  Thy  days  or  of 
Thy  mercies:  Thou  hast  sent  us 
into  this  world  to  serve  Thee, 
and  to  live  according  to  Thy  laws.  O 
dear  Lord,  look  upon  us  in  mercy  and 
pity :  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through 
this  world  with  safety  and  peace,  with 
holiness  and  religion,  with  spiritual  com- 
forts and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  that 
when  we  have  served  Thee  in  our  gen- 
eration, we  may  be  gathered  unto  our 
fathers,  having  the  testimony  of  a  holy 
conscience,  in  the  confidence  of  a  certain 
faith,  and  the  comforts  of  a  reasonable, 
religious,  and  holy  hope,  and  perfect 
charity  with  Thee  our  God  and  all  the 
world  ;  that  neither  death  nor  life,  nor 
angels  nor  principalities,  nor  powers,  nor 
things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor 
height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other  crea- 
ture, may  be  able  to  separate  us  from 
the  love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord — Amen. 

3Ieremp  (Caplor  (i  613-1667). 


lott},  3  tl)ank  ®^re  tljat  ®^^ 

love  constraineth  me.  I  thank 
Thee  that,  in  the  great  labyrinth 
of  life,  Thou  waitest  not  for  my 
consent  to  lead  me.  I  thank  Thee  that 
Thou  leadest  me  by  a  way  which  I  know 
not,  by  a  way  which  is  above  the  level 
of  my  poor  understanding.  I  thank  Thee 
that  Thou  art  not  repelled  by  my  bitter- 
ness, that  Thou  art  not  turned  aside  by 
the  heat  of  my  spirit.  There  is  no  force 
in  this  universe  so  glorious  as  the  force  of 
Thy  love;   it  compels  me  to  come    in. 

0  divine  servitude,  O  slavery  that  makes 
me  free,  O  love  that  imprisons  me  only 
to  set  my  feet  in  a  larger  room,  enclose 
me  more  and  more  within  Thy  folds. 
Protect  me  from  the  impetuous  desires 
of  my  nature — desires  as  short-lived  as 
they  are  impetuous.     Ask  me  not  where 

1  would  like  to  go;  tell  me  where  to  go; 
lead  me  in  Thine  own  way;  hold  me  in 
Thine  own  light — Amen. 


2I6*•|••^♦^^•^*  Jlugu^t  t\)t  ®l)irtJ 


(Sou,  our  l;eat3cnl^  St^t\)tu  taljo 

hast  commanded  us  to  love  one 


k-Sr^  another  as  Thy  children,  and 
hast  ordained  the  highest  friend- 
ship in  the  bond  of  Thy  Spirit,  we  be- 
seech Thee  to  maintain  and  preserve  us 
always  in  the  same  bond,  to  Thy  glory, 
and  our  mutual  comfort,  with  all  those 
to  whom  we  are  bound  by  any  special 
tie,  either  of  nature  or  of  choice;  that  we 
may  be  perfected  together  in  that  love 
which  is  from  above,  and  which  never 
faileth  when  all  other  things  shall  fail. 
Send  down  the  dew  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace  upon  us,  that  we  may  have  joy  in 
each  other  that  passeth  not  away;  and, 
having  lived  together  in  love  here,  ac- 
cording to  Thy  commandment,  may  live 
for  ever  together  with  them,  being  made 
one  in  Thee,  in  Thy  glorious  kingdom 
hereafter,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
— Amen. 

ilficfec;^'  5^ebotion;tf,  1 700. 


aiugus^t  t\)t  ifourt!)  •^4»♦♦^♦^2t7 
^  ILorD,  to^at  crosfsf  totltot  ®l)ou 

that  I  should  bear  this  day,  for 
^  love  of  Thee?    Thou  knowest, 

Lord,  that  I  am  all  weakness, 
strengthen  me  to  bear  it  patiently,  hum- 
bly, lovingly.  If  I  sink  under  it,  look  on 
me  and  raise  me  up.  Give  what  Thou 
commandest,  and  command  what  Thou 
wilt;  sanctify  my  cross  to  me,  and  keep 
me  Thine  own  for  ever — Amen. 


■^  ^ou,  t\)t  pi'ottttor  of  all  ttjac 

11  trust  in  Thee,  without  whom 
^  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is 
holy,  increase  and  multiply  upon 
us  Thy  mercy;  that,  Thou  being  our 
Ruler  and  Guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal  that  we  finally  lose  not 
the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O  heav- 
enly Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  our 
Lord — Amen. 

^re0orian,  2C.  <©.  590, 


218  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  i-  3lugu0t  t\)t  ififtl) 
€>oU  of  sftrengt^t  pa00tns  all 

understanding,    who    mercifully 
givest  to  Thy  people  mercy  and 
judgment;  grant  to  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  faithfully  to  love  Thee,  and 
to  walk  in  the  way  of  righteousness — 


Amen. 


.^arum  !23retiiarp, ?C.  55.  1085. 


^  ilordt  ^Ibielo  of  our  IjrlPt  tobo 

wilt  not  suffer  us  to  be  tempted 

above  that  we  are  able,  help  us, 

we  entreat  Thee,  in  all  our  straits 

and  wrestlings,  to  lift  up  our  eyes  unto 

Thee,  and  stay  our  hearts   on    Thee — 

Amen. 

Cbrijtina  45.  S\o?j5etti. 

^oU,  t\)t  i?atl)rr  of   mtttit^, 

grant  unto  us  ever  to  hold  fast 
to  the  spirit  of  adoption,  whereby 
we  cry  to  Thee,  "  Father,"  and 

are  called,   and  are,   Thy  sons;  through 

our  Lord  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

doman  %u\ym^. 


aiugu0t  t\)t  ^iuh  4.  4.  -f  -1.  ♦  +  +  219 


^^  tlorD^  in  ^\)intditm$  3i  am 

safe;  keep  me  and  I  have  noth- 
ing to  fear;  give  me  up,  and  I 
have  nothing  to  hope  for.  I 
know  nothing  about  the  future,  but  I 
rely  upon  Thee.  I  pray  Thee  to  give  me 
what  is  good  for  me;  I  pray  Thee  to  take 
from  me  whatever  may  imperil  my  salva- 
tion. I  leave  it  all  to  Thee,  because  Thou 
knowest  and  I  do  not.  If  Thou  bringest 
pain  or  sorrow  on  me,  give  me  grace  to 
bear  it  well,  keep  me  from  fretfulness  and 
selfishness.  If  Thou  givest  me  health 
and  strength  and  success  in  this  world, 
keep  me  ever  on  my  guard  lest  these 
great  gifts  carry  me  away  from  Thee. 
Give  me  to  know  Thee,  to  believe  on 
Thee,  to  love  Thee,  to  serve  Thee,  to  live 
to  and  for  Thee.  Give  me  to  die  just  at 
that  time  and  in  that  way  which  is  most 
for  Thy  glory — Amen. 


220  +  +  4.4'^4.  August  t\)t  ^fbrntlj 


^le0^rD  art  tlTljou,  ^  ilorD  our 

God,  the  God  of  our  fathers,  who 
turnest  the  shadow  of  death  into 
the  morning;  who  hast  lightened 
mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death.  O 
Lord,  blot  out  as  a  night-mist  mine  in- 
iquities. Scatter  my  sins  as  a  morning 
cloud.  Grant  that  1  may  become  a  child 
of  the  light,  and  of  the  day.  Vouch- 
safe to  keep  me  this  day  without  sin. 
Uphold  me  when  1  am  falling,  and  lift 
me  up  when  1  am  down.  Preserve  this 
day  from  any  evil  of  mine,  and  me  from 
the  evils  of  the  day.  Let  this  day  add 
some  knowledge,  or  good  deed,  to  yes- 
terday. Oh,  let  me  hear  Thy  loving- 
kindness  in  the  morning,  for  in  Thee  is 
my  trust.  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing 
that  pleaseth  Thee,  for  Thou  art  my  God. 
Let  Thy  loving  Spirit  lead  me  forth  into 
the  land  of  righteousness — Amen. 

HanceJot  ^CnbrEtDCj^  (1555-1626). 


aiugus^t  t\)t  €iQl)t\)  ♦^•^•f•l••^♦^•f221 


ct  all  cEl)^  ljDorfe0  praise  tE\)tt, 

O  Lord,  and  Thy  servants  rejoice 
in  thanking  Thee.  True  is  Thy 
word,  which  counts  us  worthy 
of  pity,  and  faithful  Thy  help  for  our 
heart's  trust  to  rest  upon.  O  God,  Thy 
strength  is  made  perfect  in  those  who 
have  not  cared  for  themselves,  but 
sought  the  eternal;  then  Thou  bringest 
forth  truth  to  victory.  Make  known  to 
me  Thy  ways,  O  God,  and  let  me  walk 
in  Thy  truth.  Go  on,  O  God,  victori- 
ously, and  open  me  the  gate  of  hope,  out 
of  darkness  into  light.  Since  Thou  hast 
not  taken  me  away  in  the  midst  of  my 
day,  but  upholden  my  soul  in  life,  suffer 
not  my  feet  to  slip.  Grant  me  a  work  of 
Thy  love  to  do,  and  prosper  it  in  my 
hands.  Let  me  not  die  until  I  have  ful- 
filled Thy  will;  and  let  me  enter  with  joy 

into  rest — Amen. 

^flototanb  ^©iniami^. 


\\)tt^  mos?t  merciful  €^ot>,  no  31 

now  invoke  to  descend  into  my 
soul,  which  Thou  hast  prepared 
for  Thy  reception  by  the  desire 
which  Thou  hast  breathed  into  it.  Ere 
ever  I  cried  to  Thee,  Thou,  most  Merci- 
ful, hadst  called  and  sought  me,  that  I 
might  find  Thee,  and  finding  love  Thee. 
Even  so  I  sought  and  found  Thee,  Lord, 
and  desire  to  love  Thee.  Increase  my 
desire,  and  grant  me  what  I  ask.  See,  I 
love  Thee,  but  too  little;  strengthen  my 
love.  When  my  spirit  aspires  to  Thee, 
and  meditates  on  Thine  unspeakable 
goodness,  the  burden  of  the  flesh  be- 
comes less  heavy,  the  tumult  of  thought 
is  stilled,  the  weight  of  mortality  is  less 
oppressive.  Then  fain  would  my  soul 
find  wings,  that  she  might  rise  in  tireless 
flight  ever  upwards  to  Thy  glorious 
throne,  and  there  be  filled  with  the  re- 
freshing solace  that  belongs  to  the  citi- 
zens of  heaven — Amen. 

;^t.  2tugugtine  (354-430). 


^ugufift  t\)t  Ol^nUl)  •^•|.•^•l••^•^•l•223 

|:  bless  all  Thy  people,  and  all 
^  Thy  flock.  Give  Thy  peace, 
Thy  help,  Thy  love  unto  us  Thy 
servants,  the  sheep  of  Thy  fold,  that  we 
may  be  united  in  the  bond  of  peace  and 
love,  one  body  and  one  spirit,  in  one 
hope  of  our  calling,  in  Thy  divine  and 
boundless  love — Amen. 

Hiturop  of  ^t.  .SBarh  (175-234?). 


ltttigl)t^  (fi>oti^  hitler  of  life,  grant 

unto  us  Thy  life,  that  we  may 
truly  live  ;  Thy  love,  that  we 
may  greatly  rejoice  ;  that  we, 
knowing  trouble,  and  acquainted  with 
grief,  may,  through  the  goodly  deliver- 
ance of  faith  and  hope,  come  to  the  large 
joy  of  the  peace  that  passeth  all  under- 
standing. Of  Thy  loving-kindness  hear 
our  supplications,  we  beseech  Thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

^orge  5Battjj^on. 


224  •!•  •!•  ♦!•  -J-  •^  ^  ;augu0t  ttie  Cletinul) 
t)0U)  ^l)^  mcrc^  to  me,  0^  JlorD, 

to  glad  my   heart  withal.     Let 

me  find  Thee,  for  whom  I  longf. 

Lo,  here  the  man  that  was  caught 
of  thieves,  wounded,  and  left  for  half 
dead,  as  he  was  going  towards  Jericho. 
Thou  kind-hearted  Samaritan,  take  me 
up.  I  am  the  sheep  that  is  gone  astray; 
O  good  Shepherd,  seek  me  out,  and 
bring  me  home  to  Thy  fold  again.  Deal 
favorably  with  me  according  to  Thy  good 
pleasure,  that  I  may  dwell  in  Thy  house 
all  the  days  of  my  life,  and  praise  Thee 
for  ever  and  ever  with  them  that  are 
there — Amen. 

^t.  3lEvomc.     (iirransiatcD  "^C.  515.  1578. 


(fi)ot)t  t\)t  HenclJDrr  antj  tlotifr  of 

innocency,  turn  the  hearts  of  all 
Thy  servants  to  Thyself,  that 
they  may  be  found  ever  rooted 

in    faith   and   fruitful   in  works,  through 

Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

;t)arum  "iJBrcliiarp,  2C.  5^.  1 085. 


August  t\)t  (CtDClftlj  •^  +  •^'^4•'^225 

i^oi'D,  our  J^iDiug  place,  grant 

us  wisdom,  we  pray  Thee,  to 
seek  no  hiding-place  out  of  Thee 
in  life  or  in  death.  Now  hide  us 
in  Thine  own  Presence  from  the  provok- 
ing of  all  men,  and  keep  us  from  the 
strife  of  tongues.  Make  us  meek,  hum- 
ble, patient,  and  teach  us  to  seek  peace 
and  ensue  it — Amen. 

Cbristina  <!3.  BojSjictti. 


^  M^   auD   cbrr >blr00cD    ilorD, 

|:  teach  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to 
I  love  one  another,  to  exercise 
forbearance  and  forgiveness  to- 
wards our  enemies;  to  recompense  no 
man  evil  for  evil,  but  to  be  merciful  even 
as  Thou,  our  Father  in  Heaven,  art  mer- 
ciful: that  so  we  may  continually  follow 
after  Thee  in  all  our  doings,  and  be  more 
and  more  conformed  to  Thine  image  and 
likeness — Amen. 

Bt^  €\)Witi)  "SBooft  of  WnxfbiVy  1876. 


226•^•^•l•♦^••^  Sugu^t  t\)t  ^l)ittttm\) 
tlorD^  toe  achnoljDlcDge  ^\)^  Do^ 

minion  over  us;  our  life,  our 
death,  our  soul  and  body,  all 
belong  to  Thee.  Oh,  grant  that 
we  may  willingly  consecrate  them  all  to 
Thee,  and  use  them  in  Thy  service.  Let 
us  walk  before  Thee  in  childlike  sim- 
plicity, steadfast  in  prayer;  looking  ever 
unto  Thee,  that  whatsoever  we  do  or  ab- 
stain from  we  may  in  all  things  follow 
the  least  indications  of  Thy  will.  Become 
Lord  of  our  hearts  and  spirits ;  that  the 
whole  inner  man  may  be  brought  under 
Thy  rule,  and  that  Thy  life  of  love 
and  righteousness  may  pervade  all  our 
thoughts  and  energies  and  the  very  ground 
of  our  souls ;  that  we  may  be  wholly  filled 
with  it.  Come,  O  Lord  and  King,  enter 
into  our  hearts,  and  live  and  reign  there  for 
ever  and  ever.  O  f^iithful  Lord,  teach  us 
to  trust  Thee  for  life  and  death,  and  to 
take  Thee  for  our  All  in  All — Amen. 


3ugu6t  t\)t  J?ourtrentl)  •f  +  'f  +  4-227 


^\)ou^  M)0!St  name  i$  tlobe^ 

who  never  turnest  away  from 
the  cry  of  Thy  needy  children, 
give  ear  to  my  prayer  this  morn- 
ing. Make  this  a  day  of  blessing  to  me, 
and  malvc  me  a  blessing  to  others.  Keep 
all  evil  away  from  me.  Preserve  me 
from  outward  transgression  and  from 
secret  sin.  Help  me  to  control  my  tem- 
per. May  I  check  the  first  risings  of 
anger  or  sullenness.  If  I  meet  with  un- 
kindness  or  ill-treatment,  give  me  that 
charity  which  suffereth  long  and  beareth 
all  things.  Make  me  kind  and  gentle 
towards  all,  loving  even  those  who  love 
me  not.  Let  me  live  this  day  as  if  it 
were  to  be  my  last.  O  my  God,  show 
me  the  path  that  Thou  wouldest  have 
me  to  follow.  May  I  take  no  step  that  is 
not  ordered  by  Thee,  and  go  nowhere 
except  Thou,  Lord,  go  with  me — Amen. 

?C?f)ton  <©]cenben. 


228•^'^•^•^'^•  ♦^  August  tl)e  iFiftccutl) 

^\)on  most  \)o\yi  and  cticrlotiins 

God,  we  thank  Thee  once  more 
SiM  ^or  the  quiet  rest  of  the  night 

that  has  gone  by,  for  the  new 
promise  that  has  come  with  this  fresh 
morning,  and  for  the  hope  of  this  day. 
While  we  have  slept,  the  world  in  which 
we  live  has  swept  on  in  its  awful  space, 
great  fires  have  burned  under  us,  great 
waters  have  been  all  about  us,  and  great 
storms  above  us;  but  Thou  hast  held 
them  back  by  Thy  strong  hand,  and  we 
have  rested  under  the  shadow  of  Thy 
love.  The  bird  sat  on  the  spray  out  in 
the  darkness,  the  flower  nestled  in  the 
grass,  we  lay  down  in  our  home,  and  all 
slept  in  the  arms  of  God.  The  bird  will 
trust  Thee  this  day  to  give  its  morsel  of 
meat,  and  the  flower  will  trust  Thee  for 
its  fresh  raiment;  so  may  we  trust  Thee 
this  day  for  all  the  needs  of  the  body,  the 
soul,  and  the  spirit.  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread — Amen. 


Jlugu0t  t\)t  ^ixtttntl)  ^.^^•f^229 
i?atl)ei*,   t\)i&  Da^   ma^  bring 

some  hard  task  to  our  life,  or 
some  hard  trial  to  our  love.  We 
may  grow  weary,  or  sad,  or 
hopeless  in  our  lot.  But,  Father,  our 
whole  life  until  now  has  been  one  great 
proof  of  Thy  care.  Bread  has  come  for 
our  body,  thoughts  to  our  mind,  love  to 
our  heart,  and  all  from  Thee.  So  help 
us,  we  implore  Thee,  while  we  stand 
still  on  this  side  of  all  that  the  day  may 
bring,  to  resolve  that  we  will  trust  Thee 
this  day  to  shine  into  any  gloom  of  the 
mind,  to  stand  by  us  in  any  trial  of  our 
love,  and  to  give  us  rest  in  Thy  good  time 
as  we  need.  May  this  day  be  full  of  a 
power  that  shall  bring  us  near  to  Thee, 
and  make  us  more  like  Thee;  and,  O 
God,  may  we  so  trust  Thee  this  day,  that, 
when  the  day  is  done,  our  trust  shall  be 
firmer  than  ever.  Then,  when  our  last 
day  comes,  and  our  work  is  done,  may 
we  trust  Thee  in  death  and  forever,  in  the 
spirit  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


230  *  ♦  ♦  *  august  t\)t  ^etirntemtl) 
jtrengtljm  met  ^  ^od,  hv  ttje 

grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit.  Grant 
me  to  be  strengthened  with 
might  in  the  inner  man,  and  to 
empty  my  heart  of  all  useless  care  and 
anguish.  O  Lord,  grant  me  heavenly 
wisdom,  that  I  may  learn  above  all  things 
to  seek  and  to  find  Thee,  above  all  things 
to  relish  and  to  love  Thee,  and  to  think 
of  all  other  things  as  being,  what  indeed 
they  are,  at  the  disposal  of  Thy  wisdom 
— Amen. 


^os?t  merciful  ^ou,  tlje  j?otm^ 

dation  of  our  hope  and  our  Ref- 
f!M  uge  in  trouble,  deliver  us  from 
the  snares  of  death  ;  so  that, 
saved  from  the  multitude  of  troubles 
which  surround  us,  we  may  sing  praises 
to  Thy  holy  Name,  in  purity  and  inno- 
cence; through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ — 
Amen. 

;S>arum  ^retoiarp,  2C.  5B.  1085. 


JlorOt  toljo  sprraDcst  out  t^ie 

I  heavens  like  a  curtain,  give  us, 
we  pray  Thee,  faithful  wills  and 
loving  hearts,  that  in  all  Thy 
works  we  may  ever  discern  Thee.  O 
Lord,  we  humbly  bless  Thee  for  what 
Thou  givest,  and  for  what  Thou  with- 
holdest;  for  the  knowledge  Thou  be- 
stowest,  and  for  the  knowledge  Thou 
keepest  back — Amen. 

Cbristina  <5.  J^os^etti. 


®l)ank  ^\)tti  m^  Crrator  auD 

Lord,  that  Thou  hast  given  me 
these  joys  in  Thy  creation,  this 
ecstacy  over  the  works  of  Thy 
hands.  I  have  made  known  the  glory 
of  Thy  works  to  men  as  far  as  my  finite 
spirit  was  able  to  comprehend  Thy  in- 
finity. If  I  have  said  anything  wholly 
unworthy  of  Thee,  or  have  aspired  after 
my  own  glory,  graciously  forgive  me — 
Amen. 

3Iobann  ^tpXtv  (157 1-1630). 


232  ^  •f  •^  +  -f  augus^t  tljc  jl^iuctrentti 
ilorD,  grant  to  u0  00  to  lotie 

Thee  with  all  our  heart,  with 
all  our  mind,  and  all  our  soul, 
and  our  neighbor  for  Thy  sake; 
that  the  grace  of  charity  and  brotherly 
love  may  dwell  in  us,  and  all  envy, 
harshness,  and  ill-will  may  die  in  us; 
and  fill  our  hearts  with  feelings  of  love, 
kindness,  and  compassion,  so  that,  by 
constantly  rejoicing  in  the  happiness  and 
good  success  of  others,  by  sympathizing 
with  them  in  their  sorrows,  and  putting 
away  all  harsh  judgments  and  envious 
thoughts,  we  may  follow  Thee,  who  art 
Thyself  the  true  and  perfect  Love — Amen. 

(Cvcaj^urio  of  ©emotion. 


our  tjpon  u0^  0  llorD^  ttjr  spirit 

of  brotherly  kindness  and  peace; 
so  that,  sprinkled  with  the  dew 
of  Thy  benediction,  we  may  be 

made  glad   by   Thy    glory   and    grace; 

through  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

;^arum  'i25cctiiar9,  ?C.5^»  1085. 


jrant  unto  u0,  aimigtjt^  ^oD, 

that  that  glory  which  filleth 
earth  and  heaven  may  also  fill 
our  hearts;  that  we,  being  glori- 
fied by  Thy  graciousness,  made  happy 
by  Thy  love,  made  hopeful  by  Thy  prom- 
ise, may  praise  and  magnify  Thy  holy 
Name,  until  such  time  as  the  praising  of 
Thy  holy  Name  shall  lead  us  to  the  doing 
of  Thy  holy  will  ;  that  we,  becoming 
perfectly  obedient  thereunto,  may  pos- 
sess the  life  of  God  in  the  days  of  time, 
that  so,  in  the  eternal  years,  we  may  be 
for  ever  Thine.  Receive  our  thanksgiv- 
ings, forgive  our  sins,  strengthen  our 
hope,  make  deep  our  fliith;  that  so,  all 
the  days  of  this  our  mortal  life,  we,  keep- 
ing Thy  commandments,  and  leaning 
ever  upon  Thy  mercy,  may  pass  on  our 
way  until  we,  through  the  gate  of  death, 
enter  into  the  life  everlasting.  Hear  us 
of  Thy  mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

^eoroe  <©attj»on. 


234  -^  -^  -^  -^  aiugusJt  tlje  W\iytnt^Mt&t 
leans?e  mt^  (B  (3ot^  h^  tljt  bright 

fountain  of  Thy  mercy,  and 
water  me  with  the  dew  of  Thine 
abundant  grace,  that,  being  pur- 

from  my  sins,  I  may  grow  up  in 
works,  truly  serving  Thee  in  holi- 

and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  my 


ified 

good 

ness 

life — Amen. 


]^ritiate  55etotion?,  1560. 


^oUt  t\)t  ^oD  of  all  gooJJttcsffi^ 

and  all  grace,  who  art  worthy 
WM  of  a  greater  love  than  we  can 

either  give  or  understand;  fill 
my  heart,  I  beseech  Thee,  with  such  love 
towards  Thee  as  may  cast  out  all  sloth 
and  fear,  that  nothing  may  seem  too  hard 
for  me  to  do  or  to  suffer  in  obedience  to 
Thee;  and  grant  that,  by  thus  loving,  1 
may  become  daily  more  like  unto  Thee; 
and  finally  obtain  the  crown  of  life, 
which  Thou  hast  promised  to  those  that 
love  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
— Amen. 

pocket  .JUaanual  of  prapec^,  i860. 


3lugu0t  tl)e  tKtDcnt^  0cconD  -f  +  +235 
|orDt  3!  belittje,  but  iMoulD  belirbe 

more  firmly;  O  Lord,  I  love,  but 
yet  would  love  more  warmly. 
I  offer  unto  Thee  my  thoughts, 
that  they  may  be  towards  Thee;  my 
deeds,  that  they  may  be  according  to 
Thee;  my  sufferings,  that  they  may  be 
for  Thee — Amen. 

(^reatfurp  of  ©etootion,  1 869. 


^e  not  Ujcar^  of  me,  gooD  l^ori), 

and  let  me  not  be  weary  of  my- 
self, or  of  trying  to  conquer  my- 
self. I  am  all  weakness,  but 
Thou  art  almighty,  and  canst  put  forth 
Thy  strength  perfectly  in  my  weakness. 
Make  me  truly  to  hate  all  which  Thou 
hatest,  fervently  to  love  all  which  Thou 
lovest;  make  me  truly  sorry,  for  love  of 
Thee,  that  I  have  so  often  offended  Thee, 
and  so  mightily  transform  me,  through 
Thy  grace,  that  I  may  no  more  offend 
Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 


236  •*•  +  -i-  +  0ugus:t  tl^c  ^ijucnt^IjirU 
€)Oli  our  iloit),  the  sta^  of  all 

them  that  put  their  trust  in 
Thee,  wherever  Thou  leadest  we 
would  go,  for  Thy  ways  are  per- 
fect wisdom  and  love.  Even  when  we 
walk  through  the  dark  valley,  Thy  light 
can  shine  into  our  hearts  and  guide  us 
safely  through  the  night  of  sorrow.  Be 
Thou  our  Friend,  and  we  need  ask  no 
more  in  heaven  or  earth;  for  Thou  art 
the  Comfort  of  all  who  trust  in  Thee,  the 
Help  and  Defence  of  all  who  hope  in 
Thee.  O  Lord,  we  would  be  Thine;  let 
us  never  fall  away  from  Thee.  We 
would  accept  all  things  without  mur- 
muring from  Thy  hand,  for  whatever 
T^hou  dost  is  right.  Blend  our  wills  with 
Thine,  and  then  we  need  fear  no  evil  nor 
death  itself,  for  all  things  must  work  to- 
gether for  our  good.  Lord,  keep  us  in 
Thy  love  and  truth ;  comfort  us  with  Thy 
light;  and  guide  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
— Amen. 

;$)»i©ei3ef3^  (1 738-1805). 


!Loru,  g)trmgtl)  of  our  life,  be 

Thou,  I  entreat  Thee,  our 
^  Strength    unto  life  eternal:   our 

Strength  when  temptation  assails 
us,  for  Thou  art  stronger  than  our  strong- 
est enemy;  our  Strength  when  we  go 
down  into  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  for  the  last  enemy  that  shall  be  de- 
stroyed is  death.     By  Thy  Rod  and  Thy 

Staff  comfort  us — Amen. 

Cbri^tina  »5. 1^o0ettu 


|e  ^umbl^  prai^  W\)tt,  (B  jfattjer 

in  heaven,  to  guide  us  through 

the  darkness  of  this  world,  to 

guard  us  from  its  perils,  to  hold 

us  up  and  strengthen  us  when  we  grow 

weary  in  our  mortal  way;  and  to  lead  us 

by  Thy  chosen  paths,  through  time  and 

through   death,    to  our  eternal  home  in 

Thy  heavenly  kingdom;  which  we  ask 

in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

5im0'jS  Cljapemittir0p,  1831. 


238  +  ♦  +  august  tlje  tEtomt^fift^ 


^\)ou  fbci*  blr^sfeu  ifountain 


of  life,  I  bless  Thee  that  Thou 
^-SSJi  hast  infused  into  me  Thine  o>vn 

vital  breath,  so  that  I  am  be- 
come a  living  soul.  It  is  my  earnest  de- 
sire that  I  may  not  only  live,  but  grow; 
grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge 
of  my  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
May  I  grow  in  patience  and  fortitude  of 
soul,  in  humility  and  zeal,  in  spirituality 
and  a  heavenly  disposition  of  mind.  In 
a  word,  as  Thou  knowest  I  hunger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness,  make  me  what- 
ever Thou  wouldest  delight  to  see  me. 
Draw  on  my  soul,  by  the  gentle  influ- 
ences of  Thy  gracious  Spirit,  every  trace 
and  every  feature  which  Thine  eye,  O 
heavenly  Father,  may  survey  with  pleas- 
ure, and  which  Thou  mayest  acknowl- 
edge as  Thine  own  image.  I  ask  and 
hope  it  through  Him  of  whose  fulness 
we  have  all  received — Amen. 

J&biiip  51)oDtinb0e  (1702-1751). 


augus^t  the  W^\x)mtyisiin\)  -f  +  +  239 
^orD,  t\\t  3intl)ot  anti  pcrs?iiat)ci: 

of  peace,  love,  and  good-will, 
soften  our  hard  and  steely  hearts, 
warm  our  icy  and  frozen  hearts, 
that  we  may  wish  well  to  one  another, 
and  may  be  the  true  disciples  of  Jesus 
Christ.  And  give  us  grace  even  now  to 
begin  to  show  forth  that  heavenly  life, 
wherein  there  is  no  disagreement  nor 
hatred,  but  peace  and  love  on  all  hands, 
one  towards  another — Amen. 

HubotJicuj^  ©itcjf,  n.  25.  1578. 


|i'  tljat  forgitjing  tcnDrrncs^fi?,  # 

Lord,  wherewith  Thou  didst 
ever  wait  for  me ;  by  that  ten- 
der love  wherewith,  whenever 
I  wandered.  Thou  watchest  over  me;  by 
Thine  infinite  love,  wherewith  Thou 
wiliest  that  I  should  love  Thee  eternally; 
give  me  love  like  Thine,  that  I  may  for- 
give, compassionate,  love  like  Thee— ^ 
Amen. 


§Lorli  our  ^oD,  toljo  l)a0t  cljas^ro 

the  slumber  from  our  eyes,  and 
once  more  assembled  us  to  lift 
up  our  hands  unto  Thee,  and  to 
praise  Thy  just  judgments,  accept  our 
prayers  and  supplications,  and  give  us 
faith  that  maketh  not  ashamed,  confident 
hope  and  love  unfeigned  ;  bless  our  com- 
ing-in and  going-out,  our  thoughts, 
words,  and  works,  and  let  us  begin  this 
day  with  the  praise  of  the  unspeakable 
sweetness  of  Thy  mercy.  Hallowed  be 
Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come — Amen. 


tLorD,  ijDljo  art  as?  t^e  sfljauoto 

I  of  a  great  rock  in  a  weary  land, 
2^  who  beholdest  Thy  weak  crea- 
tures, weary  of  labor,  weary  of 
pleasure,  weary  of  hope  deferred,  weary 
of  self,  in  Thine  abundant  compassion 
and  unutterable  tenderness,  bring  us,  we 
pray  Thee,  unto  Thy  rest — Amen. 

Christina  <JB.  J^o^^ctti. 


augusit  tilt  tKtDmt^.eigtitli   "^  +  241 


W^M  ilorD,  31  fling  mt^sfelf  toitl)  all 

I  i^BI  "^y  weakness  and  misery   into 

^Sm  Thy  ever-open  arms.     I  know 

that  I  am   ignorant    and   much 

mistaken  about  myself.    Thou,  who  seest 

in   very  truth,    look  mercifully   on   me. 

Lay  Thy  healing  hand  upon  my  wounds. 

Pour  the  life-giving  balm  of  Thy  love 

into  my  heart.     Do  for  me  what  1  have 

not  the  courage  to  do  for  myself.     Save 

me  in  spite  of  myself.     May  1  be  Thine  ; 

wholly  Thine,  and,  at  all  costs,  Thine. 

In  humiliation,  in  poverty,  in  suffering, 

in  self-abnegation.  Thine.      Thine  in  the 

way  Thou  knowest  to  be  most  fitting, 

in  order  that  Thou  mightest  be  now  and 

ever  mine.     Thou  art  my  Strength  and 

my   Redeemer.     I   am   Thy   poor   little 

creature,    dependent  on    Thy   merciful 

charity  alone — Amen. 

^m  "^tjjjsion  (1816-1861). 


242  -i-  -i-  -i-  3iugus?t  t\)t  ^ijymt^nim^ 


^a^  ^l)^  mo0t  bol^  tDill  be  Done 

by  me  and  by  all  pilgrims  here 
below,  in  the  perfect  perform- 
ance of  Thy  precepts,  and  all 
Thy  good  pleasure,  as  readily  and  con- 
stantly all  the  days  and  moments  of  our 
life  on  earth,  as  it  is  done  by  the  blessed. 
Out  of  the  boundless  treasury  of  Thy 
mercy  pardon  us  all  the  sins  we  have 
committed  in  thought,  word,  deed, 
or  by  omission,  against  Thee  and  against 
our  neighbors,  as  we  forgive  all  their 
offences.  Mercifully  preserve  and  deliver 
us  from  all  evils  both  of  body  and  soul, 
present  and  to  come,  so  far  as  they  may 
hold  us  back  in  the  attainment  of  perfec- 
tion ;  that  so  we  may,  without  hindrance, 
more  perfectly  love  and  glorify  Thee  in 
time,  more  blessedly  hereafter  in  eternity. 
May  what  I  ask  be  done,  as  Thou  wilt, 
when  Thou  wilt,  how  Thou  wilt,  through 
Thy  tender  mercy — Amen. 

JFatljer  CbvifiU  JlBaper, 


aiugusft  t\)t  tB\)ittitt\)  -f  +  +  +  <•  2  U 
1^^;^  (SoD,  iDbo  bas^t  in  mnty^  taugljt 


u?  how  good  it  is  to  follow  the 
fJM  holy  desires  which  Thou  mani- 
foldly puttest  into  our  hearts, 
and  how  bitter  is  the  grief  of  falling  short 
of  whatever  beauty  our  minds  behold, 
strengthen  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  walk 
steadfastly  throughout  life  in  the  better 
path  which  our  hearts  once  chose;  and 
give  us  wisdom  to  tread  it  prudently  in 
Thy  fear,  as  well  as  cheerfully  in  Thy 
love  ;  so  that,  having  been  faithful  to 
Thee  all  the  days  of  our  life  here,  we 
may  be  able  hopefully  to  resign  ourselves 
into  Thy  hands  hereafter — Amen. 

0ottJlant)  aDiUiam?'. 


II  Hi  po'^^^  ^^  ^^^  Holy  Spirit  be  pres- 
^BJBS  ent  with  us,  that  it  may  both 
mercifully  cleanse  our  hearts,  and 
protect  us  from  all  adversities ;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

Heonine  ;$)acramentarp,  ?t.  5B»  440. 


244-^   •!•  -f  •^  Slugu0t  t\)t  ^l)itt^>fim 


llorti,    forasnmcl)   as?   all  m^ 

strength  is  in  Thee,  grant  unto 
^  me  this  grace,  that  I  may  allow 

Thee  to  do  whatsoever  Thou 
wilt  ;  and  that  my  doing  may  be  to  lie 
still  in  Thy  hand,  that  Thou  mayest  do 
with  me  that  thing  only  which  is  most 
pleasing  to  Thee.  Do  Thou  adorn  me 
with  holy  virtues,  giving  unto  me  humble- 
ness of  mind,  purity  of  heart,  and  all 
those  gifts  and  graces  which  Thou  know- 
est  to  be  needful  for  me,  and  whatso- 
ever Thou  wouldest  have  to  be  in  me, 
whether  in  body  or  soul*;  that  so  I  may 
be  able  the  better  to  please  Thee,  the 
more  worthily  and  faithfully  to  serve 
Thee,  and  the  more  perfectly  to  love 
Thee.  I  pray,  moreover,  that  Thou 
wouldest  give  me  grace  to  arrive  at  that 
degree  of  perfection  which  Thou  wiliest 
me  to  reach,  and  grant  unto  me  the  aids 
and  dispositions  needful  for  its  attain- 
ment— Amen. 

liuDoUicujE  palma. 


September  t\)t  jfirst  •i-  +  -f4'«i--{-243 
ilorOt  \n^   ^oU !  tl)e  amazing 

horrors  of  darkness  were  gath- 
^-35J1  ered  round  me,  and  covered  me 

all  over,  and  I  saw  no  way  to  go 
forth ;  I  felt  the  depth  and  extent  of  the 
misery  of  my  fellow-creatures  separated 
from  the  Divine  harmony,  and  it  was 
heavier  than  I  could  bear,  and  I  was 
crushed  down  under  it;  I  lifted  up  my 
hand,  I  stretched  out  my  arm,  but  there 
was  none  to  help  me;  I  looked  round 
about,  and  was  amazed.  In  the  depths 
of  misery,  O  Lord,  I  remembered  that 
Thou  art  omnipotent;  that  1  had  called 
Thee  Father;  and  1  felt  that  I  loved  Thee, 
and  I  was  made  quiet  in  my  will,  and  I 
waited  for  deliverance  from  Thee.  Thou 
hadst  pity  upon  me,  when  no  man  could 
help  me;  I  saw  that  meekness  under  suf- 
fering was  showed  to  us  in  the  most  af- 
fecting example  of  Thy  Son,  and  Thou 
taughtest  me  to  follow  Him,  and  I  said, 
•'Thy  will,  O  Father,  be  done  !" 

3Iot)n  n^oolman  (1720-1772). 


246  +  +  +  +  +  g>rpcrmbcr  t\)t  Second 
ilord,   gibe   us  grace^  31  pra^ 

Thee,  so  to  realize  Thine  al- 
mighty succor  pledged  to  us, 
Thy  protecting  Presence  sur- 
rounding us,  Thine  all-seeing  eye  fixed 
upon  us,  Thy  Divine  heart  yearning  over 
us,  that  we  may  cease  to  tremble  at 
man's  anger,  or  shrink  from  man's  ridi- 
cule; but  may  with  a  good  courage  per- 
form the  work  Thou  givest  us  to  do,  and 
after  we  have  suffered  may  enter  into  rest 

— Amen. 

Cbti?tina  *IB.  ll\05?etti. 


l^eatjcnli?  ifatbctt   tl)e  2lutl)or 

and  Fountain  of  all  truth,  the 
bottomless  Sea  of  all  understand- 
ing, send,  we  beseech  Thee, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  into  our  hearts,  and 
lighten  our  understandings  with  the 
beams  of  Thy  heavenly  grace.  We  ask 
this,  O  merciful  Father,  for  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ's  sake — 

Amen. 

I^icfjolai^  laibiep  (1500-1555). 


g>eptetnbci*  t\)t  ^IjiiU  +  ♦  +  +  +  247 
jrantt  i»e  bcsccclj  ^l;cc,  ^  llorD 

God,  unto  all  Thy  servants,  that 

they     may     continually    enjoy 

health  both  of  mind  and  body, 

may  be  delivered  from  present  sadness, 

and  enter  into  the  joy  of  Thine  eternal 

gladness— Amen. 


jrant  unto  U5,  illmigljtv'  ^oH,  b^ 

Thy  good  Spirit,  that  we,  feel- 
ing towards  Thee  as  children, 
and  filled  full  of  trust,  and  hope, 
and  faith,  may  remain  so  fixed,  that,  in 
the  dark,  we  may  trust  where  we  cannot 
see,  and  hope  where  all  seems  doubtful, 
ever  looking  unto  Thee  as  our  Father  that 
doeth  all  things  well,  our  Father  that  or- 
dereth  all.  Thus  may  we,  knowing  that 
all  things  are  in  Thy  hands,  abide  Thy 
time,  patiently  doing  the  work  Thou  hast 
given  us  to  do — Amen. 

dbtaxQt  5Da\»j5on, 


248  +  4.  "f  -f  +  ^rptcmbcr  t^t  iFourtj 
jrant,  tor  bcsrrclj  Wljtt,  3ilmi%\)t\] 

God,  that  as  we  are  bathed  in 

the  new  light  of  Thy  everlasting 

truth,  so  our  clear  sight  of  Thee 

in  heart  and  mind  may  become  sincere 

obedience  to  Thee  in  word  and  deed — 

Amen. 


lmigl)t^  ^oti,  tDljo  ait  t\)t  (Sibcr 

of  all  wisdom,  enlighten  my 
understanding  with  knowledge 
of  right,  and  govern  my  will  by 
Thy  laws,  that  no  deceit  may  mislead 
me,  nor  temptation  corrupt  me;  that  I 
may  always  endeavor  to  do  good,  and  to 
hinder  evil.  Amidst  all  the  hopes  and 
fears  of  this  world,  take  not  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  me  ;  but  grant  that  my 
thoughts  may  be  fixed  on  Thee,  and  that 
I  may  finally  attain  everlasting  happiness, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 

Samuel  Slo^ni^on  ( 1 709-1 784). 


jtental  ^oD,  tol^o  Ija^t  neitljrr 

dawn  nor  evening,  yet  sendest 
us  alternate  mercies  of  the  dark- 
ness and  the  day;  there  is  no 
light  but  Thine,  without,  within.  As 
Thou  liftest  the  curtain  of  night  from  our 
abodes,  take  also  the  veil  from  all  our 
hearts.  Rise  with  Thy  morning  upon 
our  souls:  quicken  all  our  labor  and  our 
prayer:  and  though  all  else  declines,  let 
the  noontide  of  Thy  grace  and  peace  re- 
main. May  we  walk,  while  it  is  yet 
day,  in  the  steps  of  Him  who,  with  few- 
est hours,  finished  Thy  divinest  work — 

Amen. 

3!amcs  .iiliattincau. 


forDt  make  us?  to  rcs^nnble  cticu 

here  the  heavenly  kingdom, 
through  mutual  love,  where 
all  hatred  is  quite  banished,  and 

all  is  full  of  love,  and,  consequently,  full 

of  joy  and  gladness — Amen. 

Hubobicu;^  ©ibcj^,  1578. 


trmal  anti  mos?t  glorious  ^oti, 

suffer  me  not  so  to  undervalue 
myself  as  to  give  away  my  soul, 
Thy  soul,  Thy  dear  and  precious 
soul,  for  nothing;  and  all  the  world  is 
nothing,  if  the  soul  must  be  given  for  it. 
Preserve  therefore,  my  soul,  O  Lord,  be- 
cause it  belongs  to  Thee,  and  preserve 
my  body  because  it  belongs  to  my  soul. 
Thou  alone  dost  steer  my  boat  through 
all  its  voyage,  but  hast  a  more  especial 
care  of  it,  when  it  comes  to  a  narrow 
current,  or  to  a  dangerous  fall  of  waters. 
Thou  hast  a  care  of  the  preservation  of 
my  body  in  all  the  ways  of  my  life ;  but, 
in  the  straits  of  death,  open  Thine  eyes 
wider,  and  enlarge  Thy  Providence  to- 
wards me  so  fLir  that  no  illness  or  agony 
may  shake  and  benumb  the  soul.  Do 
Thou  so  make  my  bed  in  all  my  sickness 
that,  being  used  to  Thy  hand,  I  may  be 
content  with  any  bed  of  Thy  making — 

Amen. 

^ahn  5^onne  (1 573-1 631) 


S)epttmbrr  tl)c  g^rbcntlj  •l•♦^•f  +  +251 


ami  m^  colD  Ijcartt  tlorD,  31  ht^ 

seech  Thee.  Take  away  all 
that  hinders  me  from  giving 
myself  to  Thee.  Mould  me  ac- 
cording to  Thine  own  image.  Give  me 
grace  to  obey  Thee  in  all  things,  and 
ever  to  follow  Thy  gracious  leading. 
Make  me  this  day  to  be  kind  to  my  fel- 
low-men, to  be  gentle  and  unselfish, 
careful  to  hurt  no  one  by  word  or  deed, 
but  anxious  to  do  good  to  all,  and  to 
make  others  happy.  O  Lord,  forgive  the 
sins  of  my  temper.  Pardon  all  my  hasty 
words  and  unchristian  thoughts.  Make 
me  watchful,  that  I  offend  not  with  my 
tongue.  Give  me  a  meek  and  loving 
spirit,  which  is  in  Thy  sight  of  great 
price.  I  would  not  live  unto  myself, 
but  unto  Thee.  Keep  me  from  sin  this 
day,  and  all  that  may  offend  Thee  ;  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 


252•^•^•^•^•^  September  t\)t  (Btgljtlj 
ooti  tloru,  toljo  alone  orderc^t  all 

things  well,  I  cast  myself  wholly 
upon  Thine  infinite  mercy;  1 
trust  Thee  with  my  all,  myself, 
and  all  whom  I  love,  and  all  which  I  de- 
sire; my  present  and  my  future,  my 
hopes  and  my  fears,  my  time  and  my 
eternity,  my  joys  and  my  sorrows.  Deal 
with  me  as  Thou  wiliest,  and  knowest 
best,  only  bind  me  safe  to  Thine  ever- 
Amen. 
(ilrcaj^urp  of  55e\JOtion,  1869. 


lasting  love 


P^^  ilorlJt  ®t)ou  iFountain  of  goou.^ 

Cl^Bl  ^^^^'  whose  tender  mercies  are 
^^^^  over  all   Thy  works,  and  who 

hast  compassion  on  them  that 
fear  Thee,  even  as  a  father  pitieth  his 
children;  amid  the  many  changes  and 
sorrows  of  this  earthly  life,  grant  us  a 
patient  resignation  to  Thy  will,  and  con- 
tentment under  all  the  rulings  of  Thy 
Providence — Amen. 

l^eto  €\)mch  '!23oofe  of  J©or^bip,  1876. 


^rptrmbrr  t\)t  0nt\)  ^^.^^f-f  253 

^  i.orDt  gitir  us?  gracr^  toe  bfs^crclj 

Thee,  to  hear  and  obey  Thy 
^  voice  which  saith  to  every  one 
of  us  "This  is  the  way,  walk 
ye  in  it."  Nevertheless,  let  us  not  hear  it 
behind  us  saying,  This  is  the  way ;  but 
rather  before  us  saying,  Follow  me. 
When  Thou  puttest  us  forth,  go  before  us ; 
when  the  way  is  too  great  for  us,  carry 
us;  in  the  darkness  of  death,  comfort  us; 
in  the  day  of  resurrection,  satisfy  us — 
Amen. 


Sanctifier  and  the  Shepherd  of 

Thy   people,  that  we   who  are 

strengthened  by  Thy  help,  may, 

in  our  daily  life,  walk  with  Thee,  and  in 

all  quietness  of  spirit  serve  Thee,  through 

Jesus  Christ  our  Master — Amen. 

0oman  'iBrctiiarp. 


254  *  *  *  *  *  ^tpttmhtx  tl}t  tirnict) 


y^gorD,  31  offer  unto  W^tt  all  m^ 

sins  and  offences,  which  I  have 
committed  before  Thee,  from 
the  day  wherein  I  first  could  sin 
even  to  this  hour  ;  that  Thou  mayest 
consume  and  burn  them,  one  and  all, 
with  the  fire  of  Thy  love,  and  do  away 
all  the  stains  of  my  sins,  and  cleanse  my 
conscience  from  all  offences,  and  restore 
to  me  Thy  grace,  fully  forgiving  me  all, 
and  admitting  me  mercifully  to  the  kiss 
of  peace.  I  offer  up  also  unto  Thee  all 
that  is  good  in  me,  though  it  be  very 
small  and  imperfect,  in  order  that  Thou 
mayest  amend  and  sanctify  it,  that  Thou 
mayest  make  it  grateful  and  acceptable 
unto  Thee,  and  always  be  perfecting  it 
more  and  more;  and  bring  me  also, 
slothful  and  unprofitable  poor  creature 
as  1  am,  to  a  good  and  blessed  end — 
Amen. 


^tpitmhtt  ti)t  Clctottl)  -f  -f  4.  ^  255 


t)ou,  ^  \n^  Sot^^  art  eber  neto^ 

though  Thou  art  the  most  an- 
cient. Thou  alone  art  the  food 
for  eternity.  I  am  to  live  for 
ever  ;  not  for  a  time — and  I  have  no 
power  over  my  being;  I  must  live  on, 
with  intellect  and  consciousness  for  ever, 
in  spite  of  myself  Without  Thee  eter- 
nity would  be  another  name  for  eternal 
misery.  In  Thee  alone  have  I  that  which 
can  stay  me  up  for  ever;  Thou  alone  art 
the  food  of  my  soul.  Thou  alone  art  in- 
exhaustible, and  ever  offerest  to  me 
something  new  to  know,  something 
new  to  love.  And  so  on  for  eternity  I 
shall  ever  be  a  little  child  beginning  to 
be  taught  the  rudiments  of  Thy  infinite 
Divine  nature.  For  Thou  art  Thyself  the 
seat  and  centre  of  all  good,  and  the  only 
substance  in  this  universe  of  shadows, 
and  the  heaven  in  which  blessed  spirits 
live  and  rejoice — Amen. 


256  •^  4-  ^  •^  ^tpttmhtt  t\)t  ^toclftt) 
^otJt  our  true  ilifCt  in  Ixiljom 

and  by  whom  all  things  live, 
Thoi4  commandest  us  to  seek 
Thee,  and  art  ready  to  be  found  ; 
Thou  biddest  us  knock,  and  openest 
when  we  do  so.  To  know  Thee  is  life, 
to  serve  Thee  is  freedom,  to  enjoy  Thee 
is  a  kingdom,  to  praise  Thee  is  the  joy 
and  happiness  of  the  soul.  I  praise,  and 
bless,  and  adore  Thee,  I  worship  Thee, 
I  glorify  Thee,  I  give  thanks  to  Thee  for 
Thy  great  glory.  I  humbly  beseech 
Thee  to  abide  with  me,  to  reign  in  me, 
to  make  this  heart  of  mine  a  holy  temple, 
a  fit  habitation  for  Thy  Divine  majesty. 
O  Thou  Maker  and  Preserver  of  all  things, 
visible  and  invisible!  keep,  I  beseech 
Thee,  the  work  of  Thine  own  hands, 
who  trusts  in  Thy  mercy  alone  for  safety 
and  protection.  Guard  me  with  the 
power  of  Thy  grace,  here  and  in  all 
places,  now  and  at  all  times,  forever- 
more — Amen. 

^t.  ?tu0ustinc  (354-430). 


^rptembcr  t\)t  tZTljirtcnitl;  •{•  -^  *  257 


m^ 


^!;ou,  tDljo  \)R&t  taugbt  us;  to 

3  seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and  its 
^M  righteousness,  teach  me  to  say, 
*'Thy  will  be  done"  before  I 
say,  '' give  me  my  daily  bread."  Teach 
me  to  accept  Thy  will  as  the  foundation 
of  my  happiness,  and  other  things  as 
only  its  superstructure.  I  am  more  afraid 
of  the  hunger  of  the  body  than  of 
the  hunger  of  the  spirit.  Convince  me 
that  it  would  not  profit  a  man  to  gain  the 
whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul. 
Show  me  that  it  is  only  the  possession  of 
my  soul  that  makes  the  possession  of  the 
world  any  gain.  Impress  me  with  the 
truth  that  no  thing  can  give  me  joy,  if  I 
myself  am  not  already  joyful.  Inspire 
me  with  the  knowledge  that  the  issues  of 
life  are  not  from  without  but  from 
within.  Guide  me  into  the  discovery 
that  the  pleasures  at  Thy  right  hand  are 
the  only  things  that  are  "pleasures  for 
evermore  " — Amen. 


258  ♦!♦  -J-  •^  g>rptnubfr  tljt  Jfourtreutlj 


E^ 


D, 


jcmcmbcr,  ai>  mo^t  pitting  iFa^ 

ther,  what  this  frail  and  feeble 
work  of  Thine  hands  can  bear 
without  fainting;  nothing,  in- 
deed, of  itself,  but  all  things  in  Thee,  if 
strengthened  by  Thy  grace.  Wherefore 
grant  me  strength,  that  I  may  suffer  and 
endure;  patience  alone  I  ask.  Lord,  give 
me  this,  and  behold  my  heart  is  ready. 
O  God,  my  heart  is  ready  to  receive 
whatsoever  shall  be  laid  upon  me.  Grant 
that  in  my  patience  I  may  possess  my 
soul;  to  that  end,  may  I  often  look  upon 
the  face  of  Christ  Thy  Son,  that,  as  He 
hath  suffered  such  terrible  things  in  the 
flesh,  I  may  endeavor  to  be  armed  with 
the  same  mind.  Wherefore  I  commit 
my  strength  unto  Thee,  O  Lord;  for 
Thou  art  my  Strength  and  my  Refuge. 
Keep  me,  and  bring  me  safely  out  of  this 
trial  when  it  shall  please  Thee — Amen. 

(Crea^urp  of  5^etiotion,  1 869. 


g)rptnnbcr  tl;e  iPiftcnul)  ♦  -i-  -f  -^  259 


je  gibe  tZTljce  tljanks?,  ailmigljtp 

God,  for  the  bread  of  the  body 
that  perisheth,  and  we  beseech 
Thee  to  give  us  that  bread  by 
which  man's  higher  life  is  fed,  that  we, 
laying  hold  of  the  life  that  never  dies, 
may  thereby  be  fitted  for  the  troubles 
and  burdens  of  this  life,  and  look  forward 
with  joy  to  the  higher  and  better  life. 
So  may  we  live  in  constant  childlike  trust 
in  Thee,  as  to  believe,  though  we  behold 
it  not,  that  the  end  of  all  things  is  divine, 
and  to  catch  the  music  to  which  this 
world  is  set  by  Thee.  Lead  Thou  us 
from  the  lower  life  to  the  better  life,  that 
little  things  may  lose  their  power  to  vex 
us,  and  in  the  midst  of  the  troubles  of  this 
life,  we  may  have  the  peace  of  God  thc^t 
passeth  all  understanding.  Of  Thy  lov- 
ing-kindness and  tender  mercy  hear  us, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


260  •^  -f  •^  +^rptcmbfr  t\)t  ^ixttcutl) 
^oD»  in  ®^)ce  alone  can  our 

wearied  spirits  find  full  satisfac- 
tion and  rest,  and  in  Thy  love  is 
the  highest  joy.  Lord,  if  we  have 
Thee  we  have  enough ;  and  we  are  happy 
if  Thou  wilt  but  give  peace  to  our  con- 
sciences, and  make  us  know  how  gra- 
cious and  merciful  Thou  art.  Preserve 
in  our  hearts  that  peace  which  passeth 
all  understanding;  and  make  us  better 
and  holier  in  time  to  come.  Strengthen 
those  of  us  who  are  in  any  sorrow  or 
perplexity  by  the  inward  comfort  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  and  bid  us  know  that  our 
light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  mo- 
ment, worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceed- 
ing and  eternal  weight  of  glory.  For 
there  will  come  a  time  when  Thou  wilt 
bring  us  to  the  place  of  perfect  rest, 
where  we  shall  behold  Thy  face  in 
righteousness,  and  be  satisfied  from  Thy 
eternal  fulness — Amen. 

MtUWt  fitter,  1689. 


^rptrmbrr  t\)t  ^runurfutl)  +  -h  +261 
HDcarcst  ILorD,  be  not  locaiT  of 

my  slothfulness  in  serving  Thee, 
%M  but  help  me  by  the  indwelling 

of  Thy  Spirit,  to  struggle  on 
through  every  hindrance  to  the  perfect 
day,  overcoming  as  Thou  mayest  see 
best  every  temptation  which  keeps  me 
apart  from  Thee,  and,  in  the  end,  giving 
me  that  blessed  freedom  which  is  the 
portion  of  Thy  children,  freedom  from 
self  and  sin,  and  the  enjoyment  of  that 
communion  with  Thee  which  is  the  end 
of  all  sanctification.  Pour  down,  Lord, 
the  fulness  of  Thy  grace  on  all  I  love, 
shed  abroad  Thy  love  into  the  hearts  of 
those  dearest  to  me,  and  draw  them  near 
unto  Thyself,  that  the  full  beauty  and 
truth  that  is  in  Thee  may  be  revealed  to 
those  who  know  Thee  but  in  part.  So 
shall  Thy  name  be  glorified  and  Thy 
love  perfected  in  them,  and  Thy  poor 
servant  shall  praise  Thy  mercy  forever — 
Amen. 


262  ♦!•  +  +  fe>rptrmbrr  t\)t  (I];igl)tenttl) 

Imigljtv'  Soti^  \x)\)o  Ijast  cau^rH 

the  light  of  eternal  life  to  shine 

upon    the   world,    we   beseech 

Thee  that  our  hearts  may  be  so 

kindled  with  heavenly  desires,  and  Thy 

love  so  shed  abroad  in  us  by  Thy  Holy 

Spirit,  that  we  may  continually  seek  the 

things  which  are  above;  and,  abiding  in 

purity  of  heart  and  mind,  may  at  length 

attain  unto  Thine  everlasting  kingdom, 

there  to  dwell  in  the  glorious  light  of 

Thy    presence,    world    without    end — 

Amen. 

■^Boofi  of  praiacr;^,  1 85 1 . 


^^M  ^^^i  toljos^c  ncbcr^faiUng  ^Broti^- 

^   I  idence  ordereth  all  things  both 
IM  in  heaven  and  earth;  we  hum- 
bly beseech  Thee  to  put  away 
from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give 
us  those  things  which  are  profitable  for 
us,    through  Jesus  Christ    our    Lord — 

Amen. 

^ela^ian,  K,  ©.  492. 


September  tl)t  j/^imttmtl)  •^  •^  -f  263 
(!5oS},  since  (B^ljou  art  ILotic,  auo 

he  that  loveth  not  Thee  and  his 

brethren  knoweth  Thee  not,  and 

abideth  in  death,  deliver  us  from 

injustice,  envy,  hatred,  and  malice;  give 

us  grace  to  pardon  all  who  have  offended 

us,  and  to  bear  with  one  another,  even 

as  Thou,   Lord,   dost  bear  with    us,   in 

Thy  patience  and  great  loving-kindness 

— Amen. 

viEugfnc  ^ersicr,  1874. 


^  ^ou,  M)o  art  tl;r  aititljor  of  lotje. 

and  the  Lover  of  pure  peace  and 
Ui  affection,  let  all  who  are  terrified 
by  fears,  afflicted  by  poverty, 
harassed  by  tribulation,  worn  down  by 
illness,  be  set  free  by  Thine  indulgent 
tenderness,  raised  up  by  amendment  of 
life,  and  cherished  by  Thy  daily  com- 
passion, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 

— Amen. 

»J3attican  .^acramentarp,  2C.  ©.  8oo, 


264  +  -i-  -i-  September  t\)t  tE^tDcntictl) 


J^e  ht^ttcl)  ^\)tti  ^  iloiD,  re^ 

member  all  for  good  ;  have 
mercy  upon  all,  O  God.  Re- 
member every  soul  who,  being 
in  any  affliction,  trouble,  or  agony, 
stands  in  need  of  Thy  mercy  and  help, 
all  who  are  in  necessity  or  distress;  all 
who  love,  or  hate  us. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  art  the  Helper  of  the 
helpless;  the  Hope  of  the  hopeless;  the 
Saviour  of  them  who  are  tossed  with 
tempests;  the  Haven  of  them  who  sail  ; 
be  Thou  All  to  all.  The  glorious  majesty 
of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us;  pros- 
per Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us;  Oh,  prosper  Thou  our  handy-work. 
Lord,  be  Thou  within  me,  to  strengthen 
me;  without  me,  to  keep  me;  above  me, 
to  protect  me;  beneath  me,  to  uphold 
me;  before  me,  to  direct  me;  behind 
me,  to  keep  me  from  straying;  round 
about  me,  to  deiend  me.  Blessed  be 
Thou  O  Lord,  our  Father,  for  ever  and 
ever — Amen. 

Hancciat  ^Cntircttje?  (1555-1626). 


^tpttmhtt  t\)t  t!^\x)tnt^Mt$t  -i-  -^  265 


^gl)rn  toe  are  atDake^  toe  are  0till 

II  1 1  with  Thee,  O  God  most  merci- 
^MRj  ful,  and  Thy  hand  is  over  us  for 
good.  Be  Thou  the  Desire  of 
our  hearts,  and  the  Ruler  of  our  thoughts. 
O  heavenly  Father,  we  need  Thy  love 
and  Thy  calm  breath  shed  abroad  in  our 
souls  to  be  a  fountain  of  strength;  we 
know  not  without  Thee  what  may  befall 
us  this  day,  either  of  peril,  or  of  tempta- 
tion, or  of  sorrow.  But  Thou  canst  put 
a  guard  about  our  path,  and  canst  fence 
all  our  senses  from  temptation  by  sober- 
ing them  with  Thy  holy  fear.  Give  us, 
then,  we  pray  Thee,  a  right  sense  of 
duty,  to  shield  us  in  all  conflict,  and 
guard  us  against  sin  and  death.  Lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  or,  when  we  are 
tempted,  deliver  us  by  humble  watchful- 
ness  from  all  power  of  evil — Amen. 


266  *  +^fptrmbrrt!jr^ijDrntivs;cconti 
\t  brsrrclj  ®l)cc,  ^  iloru,  tljat 

Thou  wouldest  keep  our  tongues 

from    evil,    and   our   lips  from 

speaking  guile ;  that,  as  Thy  holy 

angels  ever  sing  Thy  praises  in  heaven, 

so  with  our  tongues  may  we  at  all  times 

glorify  Thee  on  earth — Amen. 


Into  ttje  Ijanus  of  tElji?  bltss^eti 

protection      and       unspeakable 

mercy,  O  Lord,  I  commend  this 

day  my  soul  and  my  body,  with 

all  the  faculties,  powers,  and  actions  of 

them  both ;  beseeching  Thee  to  be  ever 

with  me,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern 

me  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the 

works   of  Thy   commandments  ;    that, 

through  Thy    most    mighty  protection, 

both  here  and  ever,  I  may  be  preserved 

in  body  and  soul,  to  serve  Thee  the  only 

true  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 

— Amen. 

]pn'Viatc  ^T^cliotions,  1560. 


September  t\)t  ^tocntp.tljirti  4-  +  267 
ilorti,  of  ®b^  tenuer  lobe,  pre^ 

pare  Thou  Thyself  a  place  for 
Thyself  in  my  heart.  Empty 
my  heart  of  every  feeling, 
thought,  emotion,  desire,  purpose,  anx- 
iety, hope,  fear,  which  may  interfere 
with  Thy  love.  Open  my  whole  heart 
to  receive  Thee;  let  nothing  shut  Thee 
out,  nothing  be  shut  to  Thee.  Thou 
alone  canst  fit  my  heart  for  Thyself; 
cleanse  it  wholly  by  Thy  Spirit,  that  it 
may  wholly  love  Thee;  be  wholly  filled 
with  Thee;  wholly  penetrated,  enlight- 
ened, warmed,  by  Thee;  that  Thou  may- 
est  dwell  in  it  forever,  and  it  may  love 
Thee  with  Thine  own  love  in  it  everlast- 
ingly— Amen. 


ook  upon  mc>  #  iloru,  anU  pit^ 

me;  make  me,  and  let  me  be 
Thine  by  the  choice  of  my  will 
— Amen. 

^i)oma^  Wil^nn  ( 1 66}- 1 755). 


268  +  -J-  fe>rptember  tljr  tKioent^^fourtl) 
u  confiurnce  of  ^\)^  gooimc00 


and  great  mercy,  O  Lord,  I  draw 
near  unto  Thee,  as  a  sick  person 
to  the  Healer,  as  one  hungry  and 
thirsty  to  the  Fountain  of  life,  a  creature 
to  the  Creator,  a  desolate  soul  to  my  own 
tender  Comforter.  Behold,  in  Thee  is 
all  whatsoever  I  can  or  ought  to  desire; 
Thou  art  my  Salvation  and  my  Redemp- 
tion, my  Hope  and  my  Strength.  Rejoice 
therefore  this  day  the  soul  of  Thy  servant ; 
for  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  lifted  up 
my  soul — Amen. 


ilorUt  M)o  Dos^t  ijDa^l)  out  our 

offences,  do  Thou  comfort  us 
who  faithfully  call  upon  Thee; 
and,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
Thou  wouldest  blot  out  our  transgres- 
sions, and  restore  us  from  death  to  the 
land  of  the  living,  through  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 

;$)arum  "^Bretimrp,  2C.  55.  1085. 


^  ^oti,  tt)l)o  of  tEl)^  great  louc  to 

this  world,  didst  reconcile  earth 
^-^^&CT  to  heaven  through  Thine  Only- 
begotten  Son;  grant  that  we 
who,  by  the  darkness  of  our  sins,  are 
turned  aside  from  brotherly  love,  may 
by  Thy  light  shed  forth  in  our  souls  be 
filled  with  Thine  own  sweetness,  and 
embrace  our  friends  in  Thee,  and  our 
enemies  for  Thy  sake,  in  a  bond  of  mu- 
tual affection — Amen. 

.JHao3acabic  before  ?C.  59.  700. 

^  tLorU,  s^trcngtljcn  anD  s^upportt 

I  entreat  Thee,  all  persons  un- 


%M  justly  accused  or  underrated. 
Comfort  them  by  the  ever-pres- 
ent thought  that  Thou  k  no  west  the 
whole  truth,  and  wilt  in  Thine  own 
good  time  make  their  righteousness  as 
clear  as  the  light.  Give  them  grace  to 
pray  for  such  as  do  them  wrong,  and 
hear  and  bless  them  when  they  pray — 
Amen. 


270  'i*  -J-  September  t\)t  t!^\xymt^^$in^ 


m  i.ott),  fix  m^  0oul  on  ^bte; 

J  let  me  not  weary  myself  with 
^  cares  and  anxieties  and  harass 
of  this  life,  who  hope  to  live 
with  Thee  in  Thine  everlasting  love. 
Let  me  not  be  anxious  about  anything, 
save  that  Thou  shouldest  love  me,  and 
make  my  soul  as  Thou  iovest  and  wili- 
est— Amen. 


|r  ®l)ou^  (^  (Sod,  a  Hefuge  from 

the  storm,  and  a  Shadow  from 
the  heat.  Even  whilst  we  are 
lying  safely  in  Thine  arms,  we 
are  sometimes  foolishly  timid.  Oh,  help 
our  unbelief,  and,  in  Thy  tenderness, 
assure  us  of  Thy  protection.  Thou  canst 
make  all  things  work  together  for  good 
to  them  that  love  Thee.  Let  not  calam- 
ity injure  our  souls;  let  not  sorrow  cor- 
rode our  hearts — Amen. 

punter's  5^etootional  ^erbi«iS,  1892. 


September  tlje  ^Jjocnt^.^ebnttt)  +  27X 


Imig^t^    ^oD,    tDt)o    art    ttie 

Strength  of  all  who  put  their 
trust  in  Thee,  grant  unto  us  in 
the  midst  of  the  troubles  of  this 
mortal  life,  that,  being  confident  in  Thy 
wisdom  and  goodness,  and  Thine  abid- 
ing love,  we  may  endure  all  things  in  a 
quiet  spirit,  seeking  ever  in  the  midst  of 
the  things  of  this  world  to  meditate  oft- 
times  upon  the  divine  peace,  and  the 
heavenly  rest  of  the  glorified  spirits  of 
light  ;  and  being  held  up  by  Thy  mercy, 
may  neither  faint  nor  fear,  but  pass  on, 
doing  faithfully  the  duties  of  life,  and,  in 
our  last  hour,  supported  by  the  Everlast- 
ing arms,  we  beseech  Thee  to  guide  us 
into  the  life  everlasting.  This  we  do 
ask,  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  Our  Lord 
— Amen. 


272  •!•  •!♦  September  tl)c  ^tDcnt^iglitl) 


earcljer    of  all    \)mtt$y    tlTtioti 

knowest  my  heart,  and  how  it 
stands  with  me.  Thou  hast 
made  it,  Thou  knowest  whether 
I  love  Thee.  All  1  am  or  have  that  has 
any  goodness  in  it,  1  am  or  have  alone 
through  Thee,  for  it  is  all  Thy  work  in 
me  ;  but  it  must  be  Thine  also  by  the 
free  surrender  of  my  heart.  In  Thy 
service,  and  fulfilling  Thy  will,  I  would 
fain  spend  every  minute  of  my  life.  The 
thought  of  Thee  shall  be  the  sweetest  to 
me  of  all  thoughts  ;  to  speak  of  Thee  the 
dearest  and  best  of  all  I  speak  or  hear; 
the  joy  of  Thy  love  shall  be  the  inmost 
joy  of  my  soul.  Gladly  would  I  devote 
my  whole  being  to  Thee  ;  accept  me, 
then,  as  a  living  sacrifice,  and  give  me 
the  mind  that  was  in  Christ  Jesus,  to  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father — Amen. 

Mic\)nti  ^ailtt  ( 1 75 1-1832). 


§)eptembrr  tlje  ^mnt^nintl)  -i-  «*•  273 


ol^  5fu\)tti  ljDl)O0e  t\)o&m  fcoan 

of  manifesting  Thyself  to  Thy 
children  is  by  the  discipline  of 
trial  and  pain,  we  rejoice  that  we 
can  turn  to  Thee  in  the  midst  of  great 
anxiety,  and  commit  all  our  troubles  to 
Thy  sure  help.  As  Thou  art  with  us  in 
the  sunlight,  Oh,  be  Thou  with  us  in  the 
cloud.  In  the  path  by  which  Thou 
guidest  us,  though  it  be  through  desert 
and  stormy  sea,  suffer  not  our  faith  to 
fail,  but  sustain  us  by  Thy  near  presence, 
and  let  the  comforts  which  are  in  Jesus 
Christ  fill  our  hearts  with  peace.  And, 
O  God,  grant  that  the  fiery  trial  which 
trieth  us  may  not  be  in  vain,  but  may 
Ijad  us  to  a  cheerful  courage,  and  a  holy 
patience;  and  let  patience  have  her  per- 
fect work,  that  we  may  be  perfect  and 
entire,  wanting  nothing,  wholly  conse- 
crate to  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

^entp  J©.  iFoote, 


274  -^  +  *  -^  fe>fpcembrr  t\)t  ^\)ittitt^ 
f^^  (Btttml  (Soti,  tD^o  \)n^t  creatcD 

me  to  do  the  work  of  God  after 
^  the  manner  of  men,  and  to  serve 

Thee  in  this  generation,  and  ac- 
cording to  my  capacities;  give  me  Thy 
grace  that  1  may  be  a  prudent  spender  of 
my  time,  so  as  I  may  best  prevent  or  re- 
sist all  temptation,  and  be  profitable  to 
the  Christian  commonwealth;  and,  by 
discharging  all  my  duty,  may  glorify  Thy 
name.  Take  from  me  all  slothfulness, 
and  give  me  a  diligent  and  an  active 
spirit,  and  wisdom  to  choose  my  em- 
ployment; that  I  may  do  works  propor- 
tionable to  my  person,  and  to  the  dignity 
of  a  Christian,  and  may  fill  up  all  the 
spaces  of  my  time  with  actions  of  re- 
ligion and  charity;  improving  my  talent 
intrusted  to  me  by  Thee,  my  Lord,  that 
I  may  enter  into  the  joy  of  the  Lord,  to 
partake  of  Thy  eternal  felicities,  even  for 
Thy  mercy's  sake — Amen. 

Slecemp  (iCaplor  (i 613-1667). 


(October  tl^e  iFtot  ^  +  +  ^  +  +  ^  275 
i^oHi  fcDljo  lcaDr0t  n$  tljrougl) 

seasons  of  life  to  be  partakers  of 
Thine  eternity;  the  shadows  of 
our  evening  hasten  on.  Quicken 
us  betimes:  and  spare  us  that  sad  word, 
"  The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is 
ended,  and  we  are  not  saved."  Anew 
we  dedicate  ourselves  to  Thee.  We 
would  ask  nothing,  reserve  nothing,  for 
ourselves,  save  only  leave  to  go  whither 
Thou  may  est  guide,  to  live  not  far  from 
Thee,  and  die  into  Thy  nearer  light. 
Content  to  accept  the  reproach  of  truth, 
we  would  take  upon  us  the  yoke  of 
Christ,  whom  it  behooved  to  suffer  ere 
He  entered  into  His  glory — Amen. 

fame?^  .iHaartincau. 

heavenly  benediction;    so  that, 

rejoicing  in  Thy  strength,  and 

trusting  in  Thy  loving-kindness, 

we  may  obtain  a  blessed  immortality — 

Amen. 

j^atum  ^retiiarp,  %.  3^.  1085. 


270*'^'^***  October  tlje  ^ccouD 


tiou  art  tlie  Comfort  of  all  totio 

trust  Thee,  the  Help  and  Shield 
of  all  who  hope  in  Thee.  O 
Lord  my  God,  from  Thy  hand  1 
accept  all  things  without  a  murmur,  for 
whatever  Thou  dost  is  right.  Is  it  Thy 
will  that  I  walk  in  darkness  ?  Behold, 
Thy  way  is  good,  and  I  will  praise  Thee. 
Wilt  Thou  that  my  path  be  light  and 
peace  ?  Again  I  praise  Thee;  Thy  grace 
orders  all  things,  and  at  all  times.  One 
thing  only  be  far  from  me:  I  entreat 
Thee,  let  me  not  walk  in  sin  and  un- 
righteousiess,  nor  be  counted  among 
them  who  care  not  for  Thee.  Let  my 
will  be  only  Thine,  then  1  shall  fear 
nothing,  no  suffering  and  no  death,  and 
all  things  must  work  together  for  my 
good.  Lord,  keep  me  in  Thy  love  and 
truth,  comfort  me  with  Thy  light,  and 
guide  me  by  Thy  Spirit — Amen. 

^.  Wti^  (17^8-1805). 


(^ttohtt  t\)t  ^IjirU  •^•^♦^•^♦^•^♦^27Z 


f^^ur  ifatljcr,  grant  us?,  tW  ^^h  t\)t 

sense  of  Thy  presence  to  cheer, 


gj  and  Thy  light  to  direct  us,  and 
give  us  strength  for  Thy  service. 
And  yet  more,  Father,  give  us  Thine  own 
help  and  blessing  in  our  sorrows,  our 
faintness,  our  failure  and  sin.  Thou 
knowest  that  we  cannot  bear  our  bur- 
dens alone.  We  are  only  little  children, 
and  the  world  seems  very  dark  to  us, 
and  our  path  very  hard,  if  we  are  alone. 
But  we  are  Thy  little  children ;  and  so 
we  know  we  can  come  to  our  Father,  to 
ask  Thee  to  help  us,  and  enliven  us,  and 
strengthen  us,  and  give  us  hope.  We 
are  not  ashamed  of  our  tears,  for  our 
Lord  has  wept  with  us.  We  do  not  ask 
Thee  to  take  away  our  sorrow,  for  He 
was  made  perfect  through  suffering;  but 
we  do  ask  Thee  to  be  with  us  as  Thou 
wert  with  Him,  our  Father,  close  to  Thy 
little  ones,  even  as  He  has  promised  us 

— Amen. 

0)t  aitar  at  i^ome,  1863. 


278  +  -i-  -i-  +  +  +  October  tjif  iFourt^ 


jle^^eti  ate  all  ^^^  ^m\t$,  in^ 

God  and  King,  who  have  trav- 
elled over  the  tempestuous  sea 
of  mortality,  and  have  at  last 
made  the  desired  port  of  peace  and  felic- 
ity. Oh,  cast  a  gracious  eye  upon  us 
who  are  still  in  our  dangerous  voyage. 
Remember  and  succor  us  in  our  distress, 
and  think  on  them  that  lie  exposed  to 
the  rough  storms  of  troubles  and  temp- 
tations. Strengthen  our  >A^eakness,  that 
we  may  do  valiantly  in  this  spiritual 
war;  help  us  against  our  own  negligence 
and  cowardice,  and  defend  us  from 
the  treachery  of  our  unfaithful  hearts. 
We  are  exceeding  frail,  and  indisposed 
to  every  virtuous  and  gallant  undertak- 
ing. Grant,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  bring 
our  vessel  safe  to  shore,  unto  our  de- 
sired haven — Amen. 

i§)t.  2Cu0u^tine  (354-430). 


(October  t\)t  jFiftl;  ***^*  +  *  279 


otD^  31  kuoiJD  not  tDljat  i&  before 

me  this  day,  but  Thou  knowest. 
I  desire  to  leave  all  in  Thy  hands, 
and  to  place  myself  at  Thy  dis- 
posal. Do  for  me  as  Thou  seest  best. 
Prosper  me  in  all  that  I  undertake.  Give 
me  good  success,  if  it  be  Thy  will.  But, 
if  Thou  seest  that  crosses  and  disappoint- 
ments are  better  for  me,  give  me  grace 
to  accept  them  as  from  Thee.  Enable 
me  to  bear  them  meekly  and  cheerfully, 
and  to  say.  Father,  not  my  will,  but 
Thine,  be  done.  O  my  God,  make  me 
happy  this  day  in  Thy  service.  Keep 
my  conscience  void  of  offence.  Let  me 
do  nothing,  say  nothing,  desire  nothing, 
which  is  contrary  to  Thy  will.  Give  me 
a  thankful  spirit.  O  for  a  heart  to  praise 
Thee  for  all  that  Thou  hast  given  me, 
and  for  all  Thou  hast  withheld  from  me 
—Amen, 


280^♦^•^•^•^•^^  (j^Ctobtr  tl)e  ^ixt\) 


^^Sljou  }15rigl)tnc00  of  ttrrnal  glorv^ 


I  Thou  Comfort  of  the  pilgrim 
soul,  with  Thee  is  my  tongue 
without  voice,  and  my  very 
silence  speaketh  unto  Thee.  Come,  Oh, 
come ;  for  without  Thee  1  shall  have  no 
joyful  day  or  hour;  for  Thou  art  my  joy, 
and  without  Thee  my  table  is  empty. 
Praise  and  glory  be  unto  Thee;  let  my 
mouth,  my  soul,  and  all  creatures  to- 
gether, praise  and  bless  Thee — Amen. 


Pjout  iDljo  art  ti)t  eternal  protect 

tion  and  salvation  of  our  souls, 
arm  us,  we  entreat  Thee,  with 
the  helmet  of  hope,  and  the  shield 
of  Thy  invincible  defence;  that  so,  helped 
by  Thee  in  the  straits  of  our  necessities, 
we  may  be  filled  with  joy  and  gladness 
with  those  who  love  Thee,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

;$>arum  "^retJiarp,  2C.  ^.  1085. 


m  Thou  hast  made  me,  redeemed 
g  me,  and  hast  kept  me  in  Thy 
grace  until  now.  Thy  mercy  is 
it,  O  my  God,  if  I  have  done  any  good, 
or  that  I  have  been  kept  from  any  evil. 
Blessed  be  Thou  for  every  good  thought 
Thou  hast  put  into  my  heart,  and  for  the 
grace  to  obey  it;  for  every  blessing  with- 
out and  within.  With  my  whole  soul, 
and  all  its  powers,  and  above  its  pow- 
ers, I  would  praise  Thee.  Lord,  help 
me  Thyself  to  praise  Thee,  with  the  silent 
praise  of  thankful  love — Amen. 


f^^pen  tDitir  t\}t  tomtjoljo  of  our 

IJ^JI  spirits,  and  fill  us  full  of  light; 
^-^Sict  open  wide  the  door  of  our 
hearts,  that  we  may  receive  and 
entertain  Thee  with  all  our  powers  of 
adoration  and  love — Amen. 


282  +  '*'  +  ****  (^ttohtt  tilt  €i^\)t\) 


tlortit  lift  up  ti\t  ligt)t  of  ®l)p 

countenance  upon  us:  let  Thy 
peace  rule  in  our  hearts;  and 
may  it  be  our  strength  and  our 
song,  in  the  house  of  our  pilgrimage. 
We  commit  ourselves  to  Thy  care  and 
keeping  this  day;  let  Thy  grace  be 
mighty  in  us,  and  sufficient  for  us,  and 
let  it  work  in  us  both  to  will  and  to  do 
of  Thine  own  good  pleasure,  and  grant 
us  strength  for  all  the  duties  of  the  day. 
Keep  us  from  sin ;  give  us  the  rule  over 
our  own  spirits;  and  keep  us  from  speak- 
ing unadvisedly  with  our  lips.  May  we 
live  together  in  peace  and  holy  love,  and 
do  Thou  command  Thy  blessing  upon 
us,  even  life  for  evermore.  Prepare  us 
for  all  the  events  of  the  day ;  for  we  know 
not  what  a  day  may  bring  forth.  Give 
us  grace  to  deny  ourselves;  to  take  up 
our  cross  daily,  and  to  follow  in  the  steps 
of  our  Lord  and  Master — Amen. 

iiiaattt)Cto  ^enrp  (1662-1 714). 


(October  t\)t  jl^intl)  •f  +  +  **  +  ^283 
Imig^t^  ^oti,   toe   btos?    anti 

praise  Thee  that  we  have  wak- 
ened to  the  light  of  another 
earthly  day;  and  now  we  will 
think  of  what  a  day  should  be.  Our  days 
are  Thine,  let  them  be  spent  for  Thee. 
Our  days  are  few,  let  them  be  spent  with 
care.  There  are  dark  days  behind  us, 
forgive  their  sinfulness;  there  may  be 
dark  days  before  us,  strengthen  us  for 
their  trials.  We  pray  Thee  to  shine  on 
this  day^— the  day  which  we  may  call 
our  own.  Lord,  we  go  to  our  daily 
work ;  help  us  to  take  pleasure  therein. 
Show  us  clearly  what  our  duty  is;  help 
us  to  be  faithful  in  doing  it.  Let  all  we 
do  be  well  done,  fit  for  Thine  eye  to  see. 
Give  us  strength  to  do,  patience  to  bear; 
let  our  courage  never  fail.  When  we 
cannot  love  our  work,  let  us  think  of  it 
as  Thy  task;  and,  by  our  true  love  to 
Thee,  make  unlovely  things  shine  in  the 
light  of  Thy  great  love — Amen. 


284'^-^*-^  -^-^  ^ttohtt t\)t Wmt^ 
rant,  toe  ht^tttl)  Wl\tt^  merciful 

Lord,  to  thy  faithful  people  par- 
don and  peace,  that  they  may 
be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins, 

and  serve  Thee   with   a    quiet    mind  ; 

through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord— Amen. 

iJBclaaian,  2C.  5B.  492, 


^oU,  tDl)O0e  eternal  probinence 

has  embarked  our  souls  in  the 
ship  of  our  bodies,  not  to  expect 
any  port  of  anchorage  on  the 
sea  of  this  world,  but  to  steer  through  it 
to  Thy  glorious  kingdom,  preserve  us, 
O  Lord,  from  the  dangers  that  on  all 
sides  assault  us,  and  keep  our  affections 
still  fitly  disposed  to  receive  Thy  holy 
inspirations;  that,  being  carried  sweetly 
and  strongly  forward  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
we  may  happily  arrive  at  last  in  the 
haven  where  we  would  be  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord— Amen. 

^^icfecs'  5I^ctJotion^,  1 700. 


(^ttobtx  t\)t  (Blt\ymt\)  ^  'h  4-  ^i-  ^  2S5 
^oD,  from  tol)om  toe  Ijatie  re^ 

ceived  life  and  all  earthly  bless- 
ings, vouchsafe  to  give  unto  us 
each  day  what  we  need  ;  give 
unto  all  of  us  strength  to  perform  faith- 
fully our  appointed  tasks,  bless  the  work 
of  our  hands  and  of  our  minds.  Grant 
that  we  may  ever  serve  Thee,  in  sick- 
ness and  in  health,  in  necessity  and  in 
abundance,  sanctify  our  joys  and  our 
trials  ;  and  give  us  grace  to  seek  first 
Thy  kingdom  and  its  righteousness,  in 
the  sure  and  certain  faith  that  all  else 
shall  be  added  unto  us — Amen. 


(BoD^  tojSjo  art  Lobe^  grant  to 

Thy   children  to  bear  one   an- 
other's burdens  in  perfect  good- 
will,   that    Thy    peace    which 
passeth    understanding    may   keep    our 
hearts   and   minds  in   Christ  Jesus   our 

Lord — Amen. 

^ooh  of  (^ourjj,  1865. 


286+'J-'^  +  ^  (October  t\)t  ^toelftl) 
often  our  Ijearts?,  ^  llorti,  tl)at 

we  may  be  moved  no  less  at  the 
necessities  and  griefs  of  our 
neighbors,  than  if  they  con- 
cerned ourselves,  or  the  cases  that 
touched  us  nearest,  and  let  us  think 
them  to  befall  even  to  our  dearest  friends. 
Let  us  pity  them  as  ourselves,  and,  in 
their  adversity,  let  us  have  compassion 
upon  them,  that,  as  we  would  have  pit- 
ied ourselves  for  the  like  cause,  so  we 
may  be  moved  with  pity  towards  those, 
whom  we  see  oppressed  with  the  same 
adversities — Amen. 

HubotJicujI  j©i\jeiS,  1578. 


onfirm,  <D  §lorti,  toe  pra^  tE^bee, 

the  hearts  of  Thy  children,  and 

strengthen  them  with  the  power 

of  Thy   grace  ;  that  they    may 

both  be  devout  in   prayer  to  Thee,  and 

sincere  in  love  for  each   other;  through 

Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

Seonine,  2t.  5!^.  440. 


(October  tlje  tKljtomtl)  •^•^^^4'287 
i^orD,  our  Ijcatinil^  iFatljer,  31^ 

mighty  and  everlasting  God, 
who  hast  safely  brought  us  to 
the  beginning  of  this  day,  de- 
fend us  in  the  same  with  Thy  mighty 
power;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall 
into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of 
danger;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being 
ordered  by  Thy  governance,  may  be 
righteous  in  Thy  sight;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

(JBdasian  ^acramentarp,  K,^.  494. 


iloru^  tDbo  basfc  mttc^  upon  all, 

fl  take  away  from   me   my  sins. 


^-^S#l  and  mercifully  kindle  in  me  the 
fire  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit.  Take 
away  from  me  the  heart  of  stone,  and 
give  me  a  heart  of  flesh,  a  heart  to  love 
and  adore  Thee,  a  heart  to  delight  in 
Thee,  to  follow  and  to  enjoy  Thee,  for 
Christ's  sake — Amen. 

^t,  ^mliro^e  (340-397). 


288  ♦^  -^  •^  •!♦  ^  a^ctohcx  t\)t  Sfonmmt\) 
t),  teacl)  us;  to  knoin  tKljee,  our 

God,  and  enable  us  to  do  Thy 
^  will  as  we  ought  to  do.     Give 

us  hearts  to  love  Thee,  to  trust 

and  delight  in  Thee,  and  to  adhere  and 

cleave  in   faithfulness  unto  Thee.     That 

no  temptations   may  draw  us,   nor  any 

tribulations  drive  us,  from  Thee;  but  that 

all  Thy  dispensations  to  us,  and  all  Thy 

dealings  with  us,  may  be  the  messengers 

of  Thy  love  to  our  souls,  to  bring  us  still 

nearer  to  Thy  blessed  self,  and  to  make 

us  still  fitter  for  Thy  heavenly  kingdom 

— Amen. 

•^Benjamm  Slenft;^  (1646-1724). 


tlorUt  toe  ht&tn^  ^\)tt  mtttu 

fully   to   hear  our  prayers,  and 

stretch  forth   the  right  hand  of 

Thy   power  against   all   things 

that  fight  against  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ 

our  Lord — Amen. 

J^oman  "iJPtcliiarpv 


d^ctobcr  tl)e  ififtcmtl)  +  -f  -f  ♦^  -i-  289 
§lorti»  in  U)ljom  isf  tbe  (B^mtl), 

help  us,  we  entreat  Thee,  to 
speak  the  truth  in  love,  to  hate  a 
lie,  to  eschew  exaggeration,  in- 
accuracy, affectation.  Yea,  though  trib- 
ulation or  persecution  should  arise  for  the 
Truth's  sake,  suffer  us  not  to  be  offended 
— Amen. 


God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech 
U  Thee,    to    direct,    sanctify,  and 

govern,  both  our  hearts  and 
bodies,  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in 
the  works  of  Thy  commandments;  that, 
through  Thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 


290v  +  +  +  +  €>ctobfr  ttie  ^irtmulj 


lor^  ht  to  ^t)ff ,  ^  llorD ;  glor^ 

be  to  Thee.  That  this  day,  and 
every  day,  may  come  on,  per- 
fect, holy,  peaceable,  healthful, 
and  without  sin, — grant,  Lord,  we  be- 
seech Thee.  What  things  are  good  and 
profitable  to  our  souls,  together  with 
peace  in  this  world,  grant,  Lord,  we  be- 
seech Thee.  That  we  may  accomplish 
the  rest  of  our  life,  in  repentance  and 
godly  fear,  in  heahh  and  peace,  grant. 
Lord,  we  beseech  Thee.  Whatsoever 
things  are  true,  whatsoever  things  are 
honest,  whatsoever  things  are  just,  what- 
soever things  are  pure,  whatsoever  things 
are  of  good  report, — that  we  may  think 
on  these  things  to  do  them,  grant.  Lord, 
we  beseech  Thee.  A  Christian  end  of 
our  life,  without  sin,  without  shame,  and, 
if  Thou  thinkest  good,  without  pain; 
when  Thou  wilt,  and  as  Thou  wilt,  grant, 
Lord,  we  beseech  Thee — Amen. 

1lancrtot?tnt)«we^  (1555-1626). 


<J!^ctobrr  t\)t  ^rtientcfntl)  +  +  +  +  291 


f^^  ^\)ou   a^opt  of  all  Ijol^  anu 

humble  men  of  heart,  and  the 
Saviour  of  them  that  trust  in 
Thee  in  time  of  trouble,  give  us 
not  over  as  captives,  in  spiritual  chains; 
but  recover  us,  that  we  may  awake  to 
do  Thy  will.  Lord,  Thou  knowest  all 
our  desire,  and  our  secret  sighing  is  not 
hidden  from  Thee.  Into  Thy  hands  I 
commend  my  soul  and  my  prayer:  give 
what  Thou  seest  fit,  and  fit  us  for  what 
Thou  givest.  Give  us  wisdom  to  abound, 
or  patience  to  suffer  need  ;  and  where 
the  Master  placed  us,  there  to  be  content. 
Let  all  our  work  be  done  well  before 
we  come  to  die;  and  let  us  be  gathered 
into  Thine  arms,  as  the  harvesters  gather 
a  shock  in  full  season.  Let  our  death  be 
happy;  and  our  happiness  beyond  the 
power  of  death — Amen. 


292  -f  •^  •^  -f  October   t\)t  €i%\)tttnt\) 


ilorti  ^oti,   $;ol^   J?atl)cr,   be 

Thou  blessed  both  now  and  for 
evermore,  because  as  Thou  wilt, 
so  is  it  done,  and  what  Thou 
doest  is  good.  My  soul  is  sorrowful, 
sometimes,  even  unto  tears;  sometimes 
also  my  spirit  is  disquieted,  by  reason  of 
impending  sufferings.  I  long  after  the 
joy  of  Thy  peace,  the  peace  of  Thy  chil- 
dren I  earnestly  crave.  If  Thou  give 
peace,  if  Thou  pour  into  me  holy  joy, 
the  soul  of  Thy  servant  shall  be  full  of 
melody,  and  shall  become  devout  in  Thy 
praise.  Make  me  a  dutiful  and  humble 
disciple  (as  Thou  art  wont  to  be  kind), 
that  I  may  be  ever  ready  to  go,  if  Thou 
dost  but  beckon  to  me.  Thou  knowest 
what  is  expedient  for  my  spiritual  pro- 
gress, and  how  greatly  tribulation  serves 
to  scour  off  the  rust  of  sins;  do  with  me 
according  to  Thy  desired  good  pleasure 
—Amen. 


O^ctobci*  tljf  jEiiuctccutl)  +  -i-  +  -f  +  293 


rant  unto  u0,  Sllnugljt^  (3ot}, 

that  when  our  vision  fails,  and 
our  understanding  is  darkened  ; 
when  the  ways  of  iife  seem  hard, 
and  the  brightness  of  life  is  gone, — to  us 
grant  the  wisdom  that  deepens  faith 
when  the  sight  is  dim,  and  enlarges 
trust  when  the  understanding  is  not 
clear.  And  whensoever  Thy  ways  in 
nature  or  in  the  soul  are  hard  to  be  un- 
derstood, then  may  our  quiet  confidence, 
our  patient  trust,  our  loving  faith  in 
Thee  be  great,  and  as  children  knowing 
that  they  are  loved,  cared  for,  guarded, 
kept,  may  we  with  a  quiet  mind  at  all 
times  put  our  trust  in  the  unseen  God. 
So  may  we  face  life  without  fear,  and 
death  without  fainting;  and,  whatsoever 
may  be  in  the  life  to  come,  give  us  con- 
fident hope  that  whatsoever  is  best  for 
us  both  here  and  hereafter  is  Thy  good 
pleasure,  and  will  be  Thy  law — Amen. 


294  -J-  +  +  -^  +  (^ctobfr  tljt  ^W)tntia\) 
iloro  ^otJt  jfat\)tt  of  mercies, 

the   Fountain    of   comfort    and 
tM  blessing,   of  life   and   peace,  of 

plenty  and  pardon,  who  fillest 
heaven  with  Thy  glory,  and  earth  with 
Thy  goodness;  I  give  Thee  the  most 
earnest,  and  most  humble  returns  of  my 
glad  and  thankful  heart,  for  Thou  hast 
refreshed  me  with  Thy  comforts,  and 
enlarged  me  with  Thy  blessing;  for,  be- 
sides the  blessings  of  all  mankind,  the 
blessings  of  nature  and  the  blessings  of 
grace,  the  support  of  every  minute,  and 
the  comforts  of  every  day,  Thou  hast 
poured  out  an  excellent  expression  of 
Thy  loving-kindness  upon  me.  Thou, 
Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
works;  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for 
the  operations  of  Thy  hands.  Blessed 
be  the  Lord  which  only  doeth  wondrous 
and  gracious  things.  And  blessed  be 
the  Name  of  His  Majesty  for  ever;  and 
all  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  His  Maj- 
esty— Amen. 

3Iecemp  (Caglor  (1613-1667). 


^Dctobcr  t\)t  ^tDfutv  ftr^t  •^  -f  +  +  295 
|lmigl;tv    <SoD!    our    Ijratimli' 

Father,  who  hast  given  us  in 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  a  fountain 
of  life,  which,  springing  up 
within  us,  can  make  all  things  new,  we 
thank  Thee  for  the  deeper  meaning 
which  He  gives  to  life, — for  the  quick- 
ened sense  of  duty,  the  faith  under  sor- 
row, the  immortal  hopes,  which  we  owe 
to  Him.  And  we  pray  that  His  divine 
instructions  may  be  so  received  by  us 
with  orrateful  hearts,  that  no  resistance  of 
ours  may  hinder  His  freely  working 
within  us  a  miracle  as  when  He  changed 
the  water  into  wine.  In  the  power  of 
His  Spirit,  may  our  griefs  be  transformed 
into  consolations, — our  infirmities  into 
strength  to  do  well, — our  sins  into  re- 
pentance,— our  fainting  and  halting  spirits 
into  an  heavenly  mind;  and,  finally,  the 
doubts,  the  discouragements,  the  trials, 
of  this  earthly  life,  into  the  full  assurance 
and  unclouded  bliss  of  an  eternal  life 
with  Thee,  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


296  •^  •^  •^  i^ctobcr  t\)t  ^tDcnt^0fconD 
^oDt  tl)t  ifatljcr  of  our  tlorD 

Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour, 
the  Prince  of  Peace;  give  us 
grace  seriously  to  lay  to  heart 
the  great  dangers  we  are  in  by  our  un- 
happy divisions.  Take  away  from  us  all 
hatred  and  prejudice,  and  whatsoever 
else  may  hinder  us  from  godly  union 
and  concord;  that  as  there  is  but  one 
body,  and  one  Spirit,  and  one  hope  of 
our  calling,  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  bap- 
tism, one  God  and  Father  of  us  all,  so 
we  may  henceforth  be  all  of  one  heart, 
and  of  one  soul,  united  in  one  holy  bond 
of  truth  and  peace,  of  faith  and  charity, 
and  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth 
glorify  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen. 

^oofe  of  Common  f&caper,  2t.  ©.  1626. 


Amen. 


\)on  knotoe^t,   (^   llorD,  toljat 

most  I  require;  help  me,  and  out 
of  the  treasury  of  Thy  goodness, 
succor  Thou  my  needy  soul — 


^oDt  tolio   mafecs^t  all   things? 

work  together  for  good  to  them 

^^^  that  love   Thee,   pour  into  our 

hearts    such    steadfast    love  to 

Thee,   that  those  desires   which   spring 

from  Thee  may  not  be  turned  aside  by 

any  temptation — Amen. 

8\oman  'iJBreUiarp. 


our  into  our  \)tntt$  t\)t  sfpirit  of 

unselfishness,  so  that,  when  our 
cup  overflows,  we  may  seek  to 
share  our  happiness  with  our 
brethren.  O  Thou  God  of  Love,  who 
makest  Thy  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and 
on  the  good,  and  sendest  rain  on  the  just 
and  the  unjust,  grant  that  we  may  be- 
come more  and  more  Thy  true  children, 
by  receiving  into  our  souls  more  of 
Thine  own  spirit  of  ungrudging  and  un- 
wearying kindness;  which  we  ask  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

^unttx'0  25ctootionai  ^crUicej^,  1892. 


298  *  •^  •^  (October  t^t  ^toent^^fourtl) 


such  an  ardent  love  of  Thee,  so 
buoyant  above  all  other  affec- 
tions, that  no  one  may  ever 
come  in  competition  with  it;  such  a  love 
as  may  not  only  subdue  all  other  affec- 
tions, butpurify  and  make  them  innocent; 
such  a  love  as  may  create  in  my  soul  a 
perpetual  pleasure  in  the  contemplation 
of  Thee,  and  a  continual  thirst  after 
Thee;  a  love  which  may  transport  my 
soul  with  Thy  divine  perfections,  and 
paint  there  such  bright  ideas  of  Thy 
glorious  majesty,  that  none  of  the  trifling 
pleasures  and  temptations  of  this  world 
may  be  able  to  make  on  it  the  least  im- 
pression. And  as,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Thou  hast  given  me  much,  and  forgiven 
me  much,  so  raise  my  love  to  a  degree 
proportionable  to  Thy  bounty  and  mercy 

— Amen. 

€\)axW  5(^ota  (1661-1745). 


(f^ctobtt  tlje  arujent^^fiftl)  •^  ♦  +  299 


ilott}  ^oDt  our  ^obemor,  toe 

beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  mercy, 
that  we  may  have  the  heavenly 
vision,  and  behold  things  as  they 
seem  unto  Thee,  that  the  turmoil  of  this 
world  may  be  seen  by  us  to  be  bringing 
forth  the  sweet  peace  of  the  eternal 
years,  and  that  in  all  the  troubles  and 
sorrows  of  our  own  hearts  we  may  be- 
hold good,  and  so,  with  quiet  mind  and 
inward  peace,  careless  of  outward  storm, 
we  may  do  the  duty  of  life  which  brings 
to  us  a  quiet  heart,  ever  trusting  in  Thee. 
We  give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy  mercy. 
We  beseech  Thy  forgiveness  of  all  our 
sins.  We  pray  Thy  guidance  in  all 
things.  Thy  presence  in  the  hour  of 
death.  Thy  glory  in  the  life  to  come.  Of 
Thy  mercy  hear  us,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 


300  -h  -h  4-  +a^ctobcrtl;c  ^\X)tnt^.mt\) 


preserve  the  works  of  Thy 
mercy,  and  pour  into  our  hearts 
the  sweetness  of  Thy  most  holy 

love,  and  of  entire  devotion  to  Thy  holy 

will — Amen. 


^  ilorti  M)o  Ijrarr^t  pra^rr,  gttje 

ear  unto  our  petitions;  that  we 

^  who,  taken  captive  by  our  sins, 

are   as  it  were    withered    like 

grass,  may   be  delivered  by  Thy   divine 

mercy — Amen. 

.;^arum  "^BrcUiarp,  2C.  5D.  1085. 


JlorD  from  inborn  all  gooD  tbingsf 

do  come,  grant  to  us.  Thy  hum- 
^  ble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy 
inspiration  we  may  think  those 
things  that  are  good,  and  by  Thy  merci- 
ful   guiding    may    perform    the    same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 

(JBelajsian,  2C.  55.  492. 


(October  tl)C  ^tDfitt^.s^cbmcl)  -f  -f  301 

one  thanksgiving  unto  Thee, 
may  all  within  me  praise  Thee 
and  love  Thee;  for  all  which 
Thou  hast  forgiven,  and  for  all  which 
Thou  hast  given;  for  Thine  unknown 
hidden  blessings,  and  for  those  which, 
in  my  negligence  or  thoughtlessness,  1 
passed  over;  for  any  and  every  gift  of 
nature  or  of  grace;  for  my  power  of 
loving;  for  all  blessings  within  and  with- 
out; and  for  all  which  Thou  hast  yet  in 
store  for  me;  for  everything  whereby 
Thou  hast  drawn  me  to  Thyself,  whether 
joy  or  sorrow;  for  all  whereby  Thou 
wiliest  to  make  me  Thine  own  for  ever 
— Amen. 


I  I  will  because  Thou  wiliest;  I 
will  in  that  manner  Thou  wili- 
est; I  will  as  long  as  Thou  wili- 


est— Amen. 


(StreafTurp  of  55ctotion,  1869. 


302  ^  ^  ^  (Bttohtv  ttie  ®tDent^^rig^tl) 


llortJ  ^oti,  in  tot)os?e  l^anU  are 

the  wills  and  affections  of  men, 
kindle  in  my  mind  holy  desires, 
and  repress  sinful  and  corrupt 
imaginations ;  enable  me  to  love  Thy  com- 
mandments, and  to  desire  Thy  promises; 
let  me,  by  Thy  protection  and  influence, 
so  pass  through  things  temporal,  as  finally 
not  to  lose  the  things  eternal ;  and,  among 
the  hopes  and  fears,  the  pleasures  and 
sorrows,  the  dangers  and  deliverances, 
and  all  the  changes  of  this  life,  let  my 
heart  be  surely  fixed,  by  the  help  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  on  the  everlasting  fruition  of 
Thy  presence,  where  true  joys  are  to  be 
found.  Grant,  O  Lord,  these  petitions. 
Forgive,  O  merciful  Lord,  whatever  1 
have  done  contrary  to  Thy  laws,  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 

;$)amucK  Sloftnjion  (1709-1784). 


(Bttobct  t\)t  nrtDCUtivnintlj  -f  -f  •^  303 


^oD,  our  rberla^ting  J^ope !  a^ 

disciples  of  One  who  had  not 
where  to  lay  His  head,  may  we 
freely  welcome  the  toils  and 
sufferings  of  our  humanity,  and  seek 
only  strength  to  glorify  the  cross  Thou 
layest  on  us.  Every  work  of  our  hand 
may  we  do  unto  Thee ;  in  every  trouble, 
trace  some  lights  of  Thine;  and  let  no 
blessing  fall  on  dry  and  thankless  hearts. 
Redeeming  the  time,  may  we  fill  every 
waking  hour  with  f^iithful  duty  and  well- 
ordered  affections,  as  the  sacrifice  which 
Thou  hast  provided.  Fill  us  with  patient 
tenderness  for  others,  seeing  that  we 
also  are  in  the  same  case  before  Thee; 
and  make  us  ready  to  help,  and  quick  to 
forgive.  And  then,  fix  every  grace,  com- 
pose every  fear,  by  a  steady  trust  in 
Thine  eternal  realities — Amen. 

%mm^  JlKlartineau. 


304  -f  *  -f  -f  -f  October  t\)t  ^Ijittitti) 
llortJ,  let  tl)at  become  po^s^ible 

);  to  me  by  Thy  grace,  which  by 
tm  nature  seems  impossible  to  me. 
Thou  knowest  that  I  am  able  to 
suffer  but  little,  and  that  I  am  quickly 
cast  down,  when  a  slight  adversity 
ariseth.  For  Thy  Name's  sake,  let  every 
exercise  of  tribulation  be  amiable  and 
desirable  to  me ;  for  to  suffer  and  to  be 
disquieted  for  Thy  sake  is  very  whole- 
some  for  my  soul — Amen. 

(Cbomas  a  llicmpij^» 


Itnigbtt!  anD   everlasting   ^oD» 

who,  in  the  abundance  of  Thy 
goodness,  dost  exceed  the  de- 
serts as  well  as  the  desires  of 
Thy  suppliants,  pour  forth  upon  us  Thy 
mercy:  that  Thou  mayest  forgive  those 
things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid, 
and  add  unto  us  those  things  which  our 
prayer  dareih  not  to  ask;  through  Jesus 

Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

dBda^ian,  ?t.  5I>.  492. 
;$>arum  '^Brclnarp,  2t.  35.  1085. 


October  t\)t  ^ijin^.fiv&t  -t-  -i-  +  +  303 
(Sotit  tljr  fnt\)tr  of  Congelation^ 

let  me  neither  desire  anything 
against  Thy  will,  nor  in  disap- 
pointment seek  comfort  away 
from  Thee;  but,  knowing  Thy  will  to 
comprehend  what  is  best,  in  both  my 
own  life  and  my  neighbor's,  and  in  that 
of  all  creatures,  let  me  ever  resign  my- 
self to  Thy  disposal,  who  out  of  evil 
bringest  good,  and  to  whom  our  prayer 
should  be  in  perfect  peace.  Give  us 
what  Thou  seest  fit,  only  fit  us  for  what 
Thou  givest — Amen. 


^ 


M  ilorD,   M)o    tios?t    promisee    a 

I ))  crown  of  life  to  them  that  love 
mSSrM  Thee,  give  us  grace  to  love  Thee 
for  what  Thou  art  more  than 
for  all  which  Thou  bestowest;  and  so 
loving  Thee,  to  endure  temptation  and 
finish  our  course  with  joy — Amen. 

Cbrijstina  <©♦  Jfloj^^mi. 


Iniisljti'  (SoD)  inc  Do  offer  unto 

Thee  most  high  praise,  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  won- 
derful graces  and  virtues  which 
Thou  hast  manifested  in  all  Thy  saints, 
and  in  all  other  holy  persons  upon  earth, 
who  by  their  lives  and  labors  have  shined 
forth  as  lights  in  the  several  generations 
of  the  world  ;  such  as  were  the  holy 
prophets,  apostles,  and  martyrs,  whom 
we  remember  with  honor,  and  com- 
memorate with  joy ;  and  for  whom,  as 
also  for  all  other  Thy  happy  servants, 
our  fathers  and  brethren,  who  have  de- 
parted this  life  with  ine  seal  of  faith,  we 
praise  and  magnify  Thy  holy  Name; 
most  humbly  desiring  that  we  may  still 
continue  in  their  holy  communion,  and 
enjoy  the  comfort  thereof,  following, 
with  a  glad  will  and  mind,  their  holy 
examples  of  godly  living,  and  steadfast- 
ness in  Thy  faith — Amen. 

I&ritiate  ^^ctJOtion?,  1560. 


jliotjembrr  t\)t  ^ccoito  -f  -f  +  -f  -f  307 


e  tljauh  ^i)et  for  tlje  Dear  auD 

foithfui  dead,  for  those  who 
have  made  the  distant  heavens 
a  Home  for  us,  and  whose  truth 
and  beauty  are  even  now  in  our  hearts. 
One  by  one  Thou  dost  gather  the  scat- 
tered families  out  of  the  earthly  light  into 
the  heavenly  glory,  from  the  distractions 
and  strife  and  weariness  of  time  to  the 
peace  of  eternity.  We  thank  Thee  for 
the  labors  and  the  joys  of  these  mortal 
years.  We  thank  Thee  for  our  deep 
sense  of  the  mysteries  that  lie  beyond 
our  dust,  and  for  the  eye  of  faith  which 
Thou  hast  opened  for  all  who  believe  in 
Thy  Son  to  outlook  that  mark.  May  we 
live  altogether  in  Thy  Faith  and  Love, 
and  in  that  Hope  which  is  full  of  Immor- 
tality— Amen. 


308  4-  -f  ♦^  -f  •^  -f  jfiobcmbcr  ttjc  STljirti 
iloiD,  m\i  <!3ot),  tuition  art  to 

me  whatsoever  is  good.  Re- 
g^  member  me  because  I  am  noth- 
ing, I  have  nothing,  and  I  can 
do  nothing.  Thou  alone  art  good,  just, 
and  holy;  Thou  canst  do  all  things,  Thou 
accomplishest  all  things,  Thou  fillest  all 
things.  Remember  Thy  mercies,  and 
fill  my  heart  with  Thy  grace,  Thou  who 
wilt  not  that  Thy  works  should  be  void 
and  in  vain.  Turn  not  Thy  face  away 
trom  me;  withdraw  not  Thy  consola- 
tion, lest  my  soul  become  as  a  thirsty 
land  to  Thee.  Teach  me,  O  Lord,  to  do 
Thy  will;  teach  me  to  live  worthily  and 
humbly  in  Thy  sight — Amen. 


icar  us?,  0^   tlorti,  tjoc  bcsccct) 

Thee,    and   in   our  tribulations 
pity  us,  grant  unto  us  spiritual 
gladness,  and  give  us  everlast- 
ing peace;  through   Christ   our  Lord — 

Amen. 

;t)arum  '^BreUiarp,  2C.  5^.  1085. 


jI>obcmbrr  t\)t  ifotutlj  -i-  4»  -f  ♦  -f  309 
ir  inclD  ^\)tt  Ijcait^  tljanhs;,  (^ 

Lord  our  God,  for  Thy  great 
goodness  to  us.  Mercifully  as- 
sist us  in  every  duty  each  one 
of  us  has  to  do,  and  vouchsafe  to  be  our 
Companion  every  day,  from  morning  to 
night  and  night  to  morning;  that  we 
may  love  Thy  presence  and  walk  in  it 
vigilantly,  and,  being  delivered  from  all 
errors  and  adversities,  may  joyfully  serve 
Thee  in  all  godly  quietness;  and  grant 
us  Thy  peace  all  the  days  of  our  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen, 
famc)^  ^liiuncr  ( 1 8 1 8- 1 882). 


J^  Gracious?  ilorD  ^oti^  toljo  Deign^ 

est  to  make  of  man  Thy  mirror, 
^  that  we  in  one  another  may  be- 
hold Thine  Image  and  love  Thy- 
self; unto  every  one  of  us  grant,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  thus  to  love  and  thus  to  be 
beloved.  For  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 

Ct)ri?tina  <J5.  Bo?j^etti, 


310  ^  ^  ^  ^  +  ^  jpol3embfr  t!jc  j?iftlj 


CBtcmal  (!5oD,  sfanctif^  m^  boti\? 

1^  and  soul,  my  thoughts  and  my 
I  intentions,  my  words  and  ac- 
tions, that  whatsoever  I  shall 
think,  or  speak,  or  do,  may  be  by  me 
designed  for  the  glorification  of  Thy 
Name,  and,  by  Thy  blessing,  it  may  be 
effective  and  successful  in  the  work  of 
God,  according  as  it  can  be  capable. 
Lord,  turn  my  necessities  into  virtue; 
the  works  of  nature  into  the  works  of 
grace;  by  making  them  orderly,  regu- 
lar, temperate;  and  let  no  pride  or  self- 
seeking,  no  covetousness  or  revenge,  no 
little  ends  and  low  imaginations,  pollute 
my  spirit,  and  unhallow  any  of  my  words 
and  actions;  but  let  my  body  be  a  serv- 
ant of  my  spirit,  and  both  body  and 
spirit  servants  of  Jesus;  that,  doing  all 
things  for  Thy  glory  here,  I  may  be  par- 
taker of  Thy  glory  hereafter,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord— Amen. 

3Icremp  (iCaglcr  ( 1 6 1 3- 1 667 ) . 


jpoucmbfi*  i\)t  ^in\)  +  +  +  +  4-  -i-  311 
€^ot),  our  Ijeabcnlv'  i?atl;rr,  tor 

Thy  children  come  now  to  Thy 
feet  with  our  supplications.  We 
cannot  live  without  Thy  bless- 
ing. Life  is  too  hard  for  us  and  duty  is 
too  large.  We  get  discouraged,  and  our 
feeble  hands  hang  down.  We  come  to 
Thee  with  our  weakness,  asking  Thee 
for  strength.  Help  us  always  to  be  of 
sood  cheer.  Let  us  not  be  disheartened 
by  difficulties.  Let  us  never  doubt  Thy 
love  or  any  of  Thy  promises.  Give  us 
grace  to  be  encouragers  of  others,  never 
discouragers.  Let  us  not  go  about  with 
sadness  or  fear  among  men,  but  may  we 
be  a  benediction  to  every  one  we  meet, 
always  making  life  easier,  never  harder, 
for  those  who  come  within  our  influ- 
ence. Help  us  to  be  as  Christ  to  others, 
that  they  may  see  something  of  His  love 
in  our  lives  and  learn  to  love  Him  in  us. 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  to  receive 
our  prayer,  and  to  forgive  our  sins,  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 


312  -f  -f  -f  -f  ♦^  Jl^oljcmber  tl)c  fe^rbmtS) 

Jock  upon  u0t  ^  ilorOt  anU  let 

all  the  darkness  of  our  souls 
vanish  before  the  beams  of  Thy 
brightness.  Fill  us  with  holy 
love,  and  open  to  us  the  treasures  of  Thy 
wisdom.  All  our  desire  is  known  unto 
Thee,  therefore  perfect  what  Thou  hast 
begun,  and  what  Thy  Spirit  has  awak- 
ened us  to  ask  in  prayer.  We  seek  Thy 
face,  turn  Thy  face  unto  us  and  show  us 
Thy  glory.  Then  shall  our  longing  be 
satisfied,  and  our  peace  shall  be  perfect 


-Amen. 


;^t.  3Cuou]tftine  (354-430). 


iloiDt  toe  ht^tttl)  W^\)tt  mttw 

fully  to  receive  the  prayers  of 
Thy  people  who  call  upon  Thee ; 
and  grant  that  they  may  both 
perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace 
and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord— Amen. 

<J5re0onan,  K»  ^»  590. 


for  all  Thy  goodness  to  my  body 
and  my  soul.  I  want  Thy  guid- 
ance and  direction  in  all  I  do. 
Let  Thy  wisdom  counsel  me,  Thy  hand 
lead  me,  and  Thine  arm  support  me.  I 
put  myself  into  Thy  hands.  Breathe  into 
my  soul  holy  and  heavenly  desires.  Con- 
form me  to  Thine  own  image.  Make 
me  like  my  Saviour.  Enable  me  in  some 
measure  to  live  here  on  earth  as  He  lived, 
and  to  act  in  all  things  as  He  would  have 
acted — Amen. 


ibing  or  t^y^in^,  ilorti,  3f|  tooulu 

be  Thine;  keep  me  Thine  own 
for  ever,  and  draw  me  day  by 
day  nearer  to  Thyself,  until  I  be 
wholly  filled  with  Thy  love,  and  fitted 
to  behold  Thee,  face  to  fiice — Amen. 


3X4  -f  4-  4-  4-  ^  ^  j^obfttibcr  tijt  jl^intt) 
!ot  onl^  la^  ^J)^  comnTanU0  on 

us,  O  Lord,  but  be  pleased  to 
enable  us  for  the  performance 
of  every  duty  required  of  us. 
And  so  engage  our  hearts  to  Thyself, 
that  we  may  make  it  our  meat  and  drink 
to  do  Thy  will,  and,  with  enlarged 
hearts,  run  the  way  of  Thy  commands. 
Be  merciful  to  us,  and  bless  us,  and  keep 
us  this  day  in  all  our  ways.  Let  Thy 
love  abound  in  our  hearts,  and  sweetly 
and  powerfully  constrain  us  to  all  faith- 
ful and  cheerful  obedience — Amen. 

•^Scnjamm  3lcnW  (1646-1724). 


Pv— ±r^ 


|lmtgl)t^  anu  rtirrla^ting  <3on, 

who  dost  govern  all  things  in 

heaven    and    earth,     mercifully 

hear  the   supplications   of  Thy 

people,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace  all  the 

days  of  our  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord — Amen. 

»lBie0orian,  2C.  «©♦  590. 


Jliotrmbrr  t\)t  ^cntl)  -f  ♦  -f  4.  ^  315 
^^  ^oDt    bg   U3l)O0e    lotiiug 

Providence,  sorrows,  difficul- 
ties, trials,  dangers,  become 
means  of  grace,  lessons  of  pa- 
tience, channels  of  hope,  grant  us  good 
will  to  use  and  not  abuse  those  our  privi- 
leges; and,  of  Thy  great  goodness,  keep 
us  alive  through  this  dying  life,  that  out 
of  death  Thou  mayest  raise  us  up  to  im- 
mortality. For  His  sake  who  is  the  Life, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


^oti,  tuljo  \)n^t  taugljt  us;  to 

keep  all  Thy  heavenly  com- 
mandments by  loving  Thee  and 
our  neighbor;  grant  us  the  spirit 
of  peace  and  grace,  that  we  may  be  both 
devoted  to  Thee  with  our  whole  heart, 
and  united  to  each  other  with  a  pure 
will  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — ■ 
Amen. 

Heonine  .tiacramcntarp,  3C.  ©.  460. 


316  'f  4»  -f  ^  jl^otjeuiber  tlje  Clcbcutl) 
|oru !  tDlim  31  am  in  s^orioln  31 

think  on  Thee.  Listen  to  the 
cry  of  my  heart,  and  my  sor- 
rowful complaint.  Yet,  O 
Father,  I  would  not  prescribe  to  Thee 
when  and  how  Thy  help  should  come. 
1  will  willingly  tarry  for  the  hour  which 
Thou  Thyself  hast  appointed  for  my  re- 
lief. Meanwhile  strengthen  me  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit;  strengthen  my  faith,  my 
hope,  my  trust;  give  me  patience  and 
resolution  to  bear  my  trouble;  and  let 
me  at  last  behold  the  time  when  Thou 
wilt  make  me  glad  with  Thy  grace. 
Ah,  my  Father!  never  yet  hast  Thou 
forsaken  Thy  children,  forsake  not  me. 
Ever  dost  Thou  give  gladness  unto  the 
sorrowful,  O  give  it  now  unto  me.  Al- 
ways dost  Thou  relieve  the  wretched, 
relieve  me  too,  when  and  where  and 
how  Thou  wilt.  Unto  Thy  wisdom, 
love,  and  goodness,  I   leave  it  utterly — 

Amen. 

%  if.  .^tarfe  (1680-1756). 


j]iot)cmbtr  tl)t  tKiJodftl)  •^  4^  ♦  •f  •^  317 


temal  ^oti^   iFountain  of   all 

love,  trusting  in  Thy  love,  1 
come  before  Thee,  to  speak  to 
Thee,  to  ask  Thee  for  Thy  love. 
Thou  knowest  ail  I  would  ask  Thee  if  I 
dared  ;  Thou  knowest  how  I  would  love 
Thee  if  I  could  ;  Thou  knowest  all  I 
would  hope  of  Thee,  if  mine  own  un- 
worthiness  did  not  keep  me  back.  Yet 
Thou  givest  me  the  longing,  Thou  wilt 
give  what  I  long  for,  even  Thyself,  whom 
I  long  for.  Thou  preparest  the  heart. 
Prepare  my  heart,  O  loving  God,  that  I 
may  long  for  Thee  more,  adore  Thee 
more  humbly,  ask  at  least,  with  all  the 
desires  of  my  heart,  all  which  Thou  art 
ready  to  give  me,  which  Thou  hast  pre- 
pared for  me,  if  I  love  Thee.  Make  me 
to  love  Thee  through  all  Thy  love  for 
me,  through  Thine  own  love  in  me — 
Amenc 


3X8  *  -I-  -f  Jl^obcmbci*  tl)C  ^)^ittttnt\) 


there 
peace 


£P^  ilorJ),  abiDe  \x)it\)  md  31 

beseech  Thee,  and  in  Thee  let 
my  soul  find  rest,  and  let  it  de- 
light itself  in  Thee,  for  what  is 
that  can  be  compared  with  that 
which  is  in  Thee,  seeing  that  it 
passeth  all  understanding!  Nothing  can 
bring  me  any  good  if  I  lack  Thy  peace. 
And  what  can  I  lack  if  I  have  Thee,  who 
art  all  Good  ?  I  will  rejoice  in  Thee,  and 
Thou,  I  hope  and  pray  most  humbly, 
wilt  disperse  this  cloud,  and  wilt  show 
me  the  light  of  Thy  will,  and  wilt  cause 
Thy  peace  and  serenity  to  fill  and  glad- 
den my  heart  Verily,  the  heart  is  ever 
restless,  until  it  rest  in  Thee  alone.  It, 
which  can  contain  the  Highest  Good,  can 
never  be  filled  or  satisfied  with  aught 
that  is  less  than  Thee — Amen. 

(Cbe  J©ap  of  €tcrnaK  Hife. 


jpotjembrr  t\)t  J?ourtecntlj  ♦  -i-  -i-  3X9 
tloru  of  UfCt  anu  tlorD  of  lotie ! 

love  us  into  life,  and  give  us  life 
to  love  Thee.  Grant  us  life 
enough  to  put  life  into  all  things, 
that  when  we  travel  o'er  this  part  of  our 
life,  and  it  seems  but  dust  and  barren- 
ness, we  may  be  of  those  who  hope  in 
Thee.  Touch  this  barrenness,  till  all 
things  bloom.  Touch  those  of  us  whose 
life  is  barrenner  than  it  need  be — lackins^ 
knowledge  and  beauty,  filled  with  petty 
interests  and  foolish  cares.  Lord,  for- 
give us  that  our  life  is  so  poor,  and  grant 
us  the  thoughts  of  God,  that  we  may  be 
enabled  for  the  time  to  come  to  make 
this  very  desert  blossom  as  the  rose. 
Grant  that  in  us,  short-lived,  vexed  with 
cares,  hungry,  thirsty,  dying,  the  Spirit 
of  God  may  so  come  and  so  dwell,  that 
the  beauty  of  the  Lord  may  be  upon  us, 
and  the  work  of  our  hands  be  estab- 
lished :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 
Amen. 


320  -J-  -^  +  ♦^  Jl^otjcmbcr  t\)t  j?iftccntl) 

cious  God,  preserve  me  from 
the  cares  of  this  life,  lest  I  should 
be  too  much  entangled  therein ; 
also  from  the  many  necessities  of  the 
body,  lest  I  should  be  ensnared  by  pleas- 
ure; and  from  whatsoever  is  an  obstacle 
to  the  soul,  lest,  being  broken  with 
troubles,  I  should  be  overthrown.  Give 
me  strength  to  resist,  patience  to  endure, 
and  constancy  to  persevere — Amen. 

(Cbomas  a  ftcnipij^. 


f^^^m  <^oti,  \s)\)o  punftf0t  tl)t  \)mt  of 

"  "^3  'TJ^in  froiii  sin,  and  makest  it 
more  white  than  snow,  pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of 
Thy  mercy;  renew,  we  beseech  Thee, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  within  us,  that  we  may 
show  forth  Thy  praise,  and  strengthened 
by  Thy  grace,  may  obtain  rest  in  the 
eternal  mansions  of  the  heavenly  Jerusa- 
lem; through    our   Lord  Jesus  Christ — 

Amen. 

;^arum  '^rctoiarp,  '?l.  ©.  1085. 


jl^obembrr  tlje  ^inttnt^  •$•  -f  •!♦  +  321 
Merciful  tloru  aoi3t  ^    iloru 


|:  most  merciful,  so  replenish  us 
'^M  with  grace  that,  whatever  else 
may  be  hidden  from  us,  we  may 
always,  everywhere,  and  in  all  things, 
discern  Thy  mercy.  For  if  being  Truth 
Thou  canst  not  deny  Thyself,  neither 
being  Love  canst  Thou  be  other  than 
Thyself.  In  which  Thine  unchangeable- 
ness,  grant  us  quiet  hearts,  assurance  of 
holy  hope,  peace,  patient  confidence  of 
love.     For  Jesus  Christ's  sake — Amen. 

Cbristina  »J5.  lI\o^?mi. 

^  ilorD,  M)o  tjasJt  taught  u0  tljat 

all  our  doings  without  charity 
are  nothing  worth,  send  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  and  pour  into  our 
hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity, 
the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues, 
without  which  whosoever  liveth  is 
counted  dead  before  Thee.  Grant  this 
for  Thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake — 
Amen. 

%Ziih  of  Common  ptaper,  ?C.  ©♦  1549. 


322  +  •!•  +  Jpoticmbcr  t\)t  g>ct)entccntl) 
1^1),  gitie  me  ligl)t  to  s?ee,  a  Ijeart 

to  close  with,  and  power  to  do 
'JM  Thy  will,  O  God — Amen. 

(OTIjomas  lOilson  (1663-1775). 


lmigl)t^  €>oD,  auD  most  merciful 

Father,  give  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  grace  that  we  may 
duly  examine  the  inmost  of  our 
hearts,  and  our  most  secret  thoughts, 
how  we  stand  before  Thee;  and  that  we 
may  henceforward  never  be  drawn  to  do 
any  thing  that  may  dishonor  Thy  name: 
but  may  persevere  in  all  good  purposes, 
and  in  Thy  holy  service,  unto  our  lives' 
end;  and  grant  that  we  may  now  this 
present  day,  seeing  it  is  as  good  as  nothing 
that  we  have  done  hitherto,  perfectly  be- 
gin to  walk  before  Thee,  as  becometh 
those  that  are  called  to  an  inheritance  of 
light  in  Christ — Amen. 

i6^ichc0'  5Iictiotion0,  1 700. 


jpioticmbf r  tl)e  (Bigljtcf ml)  -f  +  +  •*•  323 
<3o^i  animate  u0  to  cljccrful^ 

ness.  May  we  have  a  joyful 
gJl  sense  of  our  blessings,  learn  to 

look  on  the  bright  circumstances 
of  our  lot,  and  maintain  a  perpetual  con- 
tentedness  under  Thy  allotments.  For- 
tify our  minds  against  disappointment 
and  calamity.  Preserve  us  from  de- 
spondency, from  yielding  to  dejection. 
Teach  us  that  no  evil  is  intolerable  but  a 
guilty  conscience;  and  that  nothing  can 
hurt  us,  if,  with  true  loyalty  of  affection, 
we  keep  Thy  commandments,  and  take 
refuge  in  Thee — Amen. 


e  gibe  ®i)ee  t^auhs^t  J&olp  Corti, 

Father  Almighty,  everlasting 
God,  vv^ho  hast  been  pleased  to 
bring  us  through  the  night  to 
the  hours  of  morning;  we  pray  Thee  to 
grant  us  to  pass  this  day  without  sin,  so 
that  at  eventide  we  may  again  give 
thanks  to  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord — Amen.  (6eia?ian,  n,  5^,  492. 


324  *  •^  -^  ifiotjcmbcr  tlje  jl^inctrentlj 

ILort)  ^oU  aimisl)tv%  tolio  gibesJt 

power  to  the  faint,  and  in- 
creasest  strength  to  them  that 
have  no  might !  Without  Thee 
I  can  do  nothing,  but  by  Thy  gracious 
assistance  I  am  enabled  for  the  perform- 
ance of  every  duty  laid  upon  me.  Lord 
of  power  and  love  !  I  come,  trusting  in 
Thine  almighty  strength,  and  Thine  in- 
finite goodness,  to  beg  from  Thee  what 
is  wanting  in  myself;  even  that  grace 
which  shall  help  me  such  to  be,  and  such 
to  do,  as  Thou  wouldest  have  me.  O 
my  God !  let  Thy  grace  be  sufficient  for 
me,  and  ever  present  with  me,  that  I 
may  do  all  things  as  I  ought.  I  will  trust 
in  Thee,  in  whom  is  everlasting  strength. 
Be  Thou  my  Helper,  to  carry  me  on  be- 
yond my  own  strength,  and  to  make  all 
that  I  think,  and  speak,  and  do,  accept- 
able in  Thy  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ 

— Amen. 

'25enfamin  fenhi^  (1646-1724). 


jliotonber  t\)t  ^tacndctl)  +  +  +  32  5 
(Bor^i  tDljo  art  tl^t  Sfomxt^in  of 

Truth  and  the  Giver  of  spiritual 
knowledge,  who  leadest  us  from 
year  to  year  in  unchanging  love 
— we  bless  Thee  that,  when  by  sight  we 
could  not  gaze  upon  Thy  glory,  by  faith 
we  can  know  Thee,  and  lay  hold  on  that 
Truth  which  giveth  light  to  the  soul. 
Especially  do  we  thank  Thee  for  Him  in 
whom  the  true  light  shineth  on  every 
man  that  cometh  into  the  world.  And 
we  ask  from  the  treasures  of  Thy  grace 
for  a  more  childlike  trust,  a  more  faithful 
spirit,  a  more  loyal  will.  May  our  obe- 
dience open  to  us  all  spiritual  knowledge. 
May  the  truth  of  our  own  lives  lead  us 
into  communion  with  Thy  spirit  of  Truth. 
May  we  be  transformed  into  the  likeness 
of  Christ,  and  so  renew  Thine  image  on 
the  earth,  and  hasten  the  coming  of  that 
kingdom  of  truth  and  liberty  and  love — 
Amen, 


326  +  +  j]^ot)cmljcr  tl;e  tZTlDent^.fim 
jLorD,  ma^  tE^lj^  all  powerful 

grace   make   me   as   perfect    as 

Thou  hast  commanded  me  to  be 

— Amen. 

(€t)oma8  UDil^on  (1663- 1755). 


f^^  ^O0t  merciful  (Sod,  totiosfe  mcr^ 

cies  are  as  high  as  the  heavens, 
great  and  many  as  the  moments 
of  eternity;  fill  my  soul,  1  be- 
seech Thee,  with  great  thoughts  of  Thy 
unspeakable  blessings,  that  my  thankful- 
ness may  be  as  great  as  my  needs  of 
mercy  are.  Let  Thy  loving-kindness  en- 
dure for  ever  and  ever  upon  me;  and,  be- 
cause I  cannot  praise  Thee  according  to 
Thy  excellence,  take  my  soul,  in  due 
time,  into  the  land  of  everlasting  praises, 
that  I  may  spend  a  whole  eternity  in 
ascribing  to  Thy  Name  praise,  and  honor, 
and  dominion.  Grant  this  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake — Amen. 

Sleremp  (Caplor  (1613-1667). 


jrant  us?  peace,  anD  esftabli^t)  tE^t)^ 

truth   in  us;  as  Thou  tillest  all 

things  living  with  plenteousness. 

Remember  every  faithful  soul  in 

trial;  and  comfort,  if  it  be  possible,  every 

one  in  sorrow  and  distress. 

O  Helper  of  the  helpless,  bring  the 
wanderer  home,  and  give  health  to  the 
sick,  and  deliverance  to  the  captive. 

Sustain  the  aged,  comfort  the  weak- 
hearted,  set  free  those  whose  souls  are 
bound  in  misery  and  iron;  remember 
all  those  that  are  in  affliction,  necessity, 
and  emergency  everywhere. 

Let  us  dwell  with  Thee  in  peace,  as 
children  of  light;  and  in  Thy  light,  Lord, 
let  us  see  the  light. 

Direct,  O  Lord,  in  peace,  the  close  of 
our  life;  trustfully,  fearlessly,  and,  if  it  be 
Thy  will,  painlessly.  Gather  us  when 
Thou  wilt,  into  the  abodes  of  Thy  chosen ; 
without  shame,  or  stain,  or  sin — Amen. 


328  +  *  ^o\)tmhtt  ttie  a^ijomt^.ttjirli 


^^ook  upon  n&  auD  l^ear  u0,  <0  !lorD 

our  God;  and  assist  those  en- 
I  deavors  to   please  Thee  which 

Thou  Thyself  hast  granted  to 

us;  as  Thou  hast  given  the  first  act  of 

will,  so  give  the  completion  of  the  work; 

grant  that  we  may  be  able  to  finish  what 

Thou  hast  granted  us  to  wish  to  begin 

— Amen. 

Jliao3arabic,  before  ?C.  55.  700. 


^oUt  tDdo  tja^t  tauglit  us?  to  Do 

unto  others  as  we  would  they 
should  do  unto  us;  give  me 
grace  to  cleanse  my  heart  and 
hands  from  all  fraud  and  wrong,  that ! 
may  hurt  nobody  by  word  or  deed,  but 
be  true  and  just  in  all  my  dealings;  that 
so,  keeping  innocency  and  taking  heed 
unto  the  thing  that  is  right,  I  may  have 
peace  at  the  last;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

pochct  jUaanual  of  jSragerji,  i860. 


iloru.  Creator  of  all  t^ings^,  be 

gracious,  I  entreat  Thee,  unto 
^  all  Thy  creatures.  Give  us  all 
grace  to  serve  Thee  in  our  ap- 
pointed place,  rejoicing  before  Thee  to 
Thy  praise;  each  fulfilling  the  law  under 
which  Thou  bringest  him,  each  glorifying 
Thee  according  to  the  special  excellence 
Thou  bestowest — Amen. 

Ctri?tina  €>,  llio^0ettu 


^O0t  great  antj  glorioufi;  ^oD,  tobo 

hast  appointed  the  rivers  to 
hasten  with  a  rapid  motion  to 
the  sea,  be  graciously  pleased,  I 
most  humbly  beseech  Thee,  to  make  the 
stream  of  my  will  perpetually  to  flow 
a  cheerful  and  impetuous  course,  bear- 
ing down  pleasure,  interest,  afflictions, 
death,  and  all  other  obstacles  and  imped- 
iments whatsoever,  before  it,  till  it  plunge 
itself  joyfully  into  the  unfathomable  ocean 
of  Thy  divine  will,  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
beloved  Son,  my  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ 
— Amen.  Ctjarie^  ll^ottj  (1661-1745). 


330  ♦!•  -i-  jl>otfmbcr  t\)t  ©tDcnt^.fiftlj 
^lc00  auD  0anccif^  m^  0oul  toitlj 

Thy  heavenly  blessings,  that  it 
may  become  Thy  holy  habita- 
tion, and  let  nothing  be  found 
in  this  temple  of  Thy  Divinity,  which 
shall  offend  the  eyes  of  Thy  Majesty. 
According  to  the  greatness  of  Thy  good- 
ness and  multitude  of  Thy  mercies,  look 
upon  me,  and  hear  the  prayer  of  Thy 
poor  servant.  Protect  and  keep  my  soul, 
amidst  so  many  dangers  of  this  life,  and, 
by  Thy  grace  accompanying  me,  direct 
It  along  the  way  of  peace,  to  its  home  of 
everlasting  brightness — Amen. 


'f^^  ^oD,  IjDfjo  trUrs?t  t\)t  number  of 

the  stars,    and    callest  them  all 
^  by   their   names;  heal,    we  be- 
seech Thee,  the  contrite  in  heart, 
and  gather  together  the  outcasts,  and  en- 
rich us  with  the  fulness  of  Thy  wisdom ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

^arum 'jBreUiarp,  ?C.  55.  1085. 


jl^obcrnber  tlje  ^toent^.wtti  "i-  +  331 
tn^bou  toljo  art  llobet  anD  toljo 

seest  all  the  suffering,  injustice 
and  misery  which  reign  in  this 
world,  have  pity,  we  implore 
Thee,  on  the  work  of  Thy  hands.  Look 
mercifully  upon  the  poor,  the  oppressed, 
and  all  who  are  heavy  laden  with  error, 
labor,  and  sorrow.  Fill  our  hearts  with 
deep  compassion  for  those  who  suffer, 
and  hasten  the  coming  of  Thy  kingdom 
of  justice  and  truth — Amen. 

€u0lnc  %tv^kr* 


fM 

'B 

ImtgljC^  auD  rbcrlasiting  ^oD,  t^e 

Comfort  of  the  sad^  the  Strength 
of  sufferers,  let  the  prayers  of 
those  that  cry  out  of  any  tribu- 
lation come  unto  Thee;  that  all  may  re- 
joice to  find  that  Thy  mercy  is  present 
with  them  in  their  afflictions;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

^Elai^ian,  2C.  ©.  402. 


332  +  jl^iobember  t\)t  €^iJDent^.0cbnttl; 


^^^pen  tlTijou  m^  {leart  for  ®t)t! 

love,  keep  Thy  love  in  me,  pre- 
^  pare  me  by  Thy  love  for  greater 

fulness  of  Thy  love,  until  I  have 
reached  the  fullest  measure  of  love,  which 
Thou,  in  Thine  eternal  love,  hast  willed 
for  me. 

Make  me,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
to  love  Thee,  and  thank  Thee,  and  praise 
Thee,  and  praising  Thee  to  love  Thee 
more,  and  know  Thee  more,  how  worthy 
Thou  art  of  all  love  and  praise,  until  I  be 
fitted  with  all  Thy  saints  and  angels  to 
love  Thee  and  praise  Thee  everlastingly, 
and  breathe  out  my  soul  to  Thee  in  lov- 
ing Thee  and  praising  Thee  for  all  Thy 
boundless,  undeserved  love  to  me,  Thy 
poor  sinner,  yet,  though  a  sinner.  Thine, 
O  God  my  God — Amen. 


j]iobrmbcr  tlje  ^toent^.eiglitl)  +  •^  333 


llorD  our  ^oD,  keep  n$  front 

all  darkness  except  such  as  our 
own  foolishness  brings  over  us. 
Let  us  remember  that  there  is 
no  darkness  with  Thee.  Let  us  have  but 
one  thing  to  be  afraid  of — the  death  of 
the  spirit.  Let  there  be  but  one  thing 
that  we  shrink  from — unlovingness  to- 
wards Thee  and  our  brother.  And  when 
the  storm  is  loud,  and  the  night  is  dark, 
and  the  soul  is  sad,  and  the  heart  op- 
pressed ;  then,  as  v/eary  travelers,  may 
we  look  to  Thee;  and  beholding  the  light 
of  Thy  love,  may  it  bear  us  on,  until  we 
learn  to  sing  Thy  song  in  the  night. 
And  when  the  last  chill  stream  of  death 
shall  be  crossed,  grant  that  ours  may  be 
the  Delectable  Mountains,  the  company 
of  faithful  souls,  the  eternal  years,  the 
everlasting  life.  Of  Thy  great  mercy 
hear  our  supplications,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 


334  *J-  -^  jl^obcmbrr  ttje  tETtomt^mmtt: 
^noiJDt  (B  llorD,  d;ou  toilt  Do 

Thy  part  towards  me,  as  I, 
through  Thy  grace,  desire  to  do 
my  part  towards  Thee.  I  know 
well  Thou  canst  never  forsake  those  who 
seek  Thee,  nor  disappoint  those  who 
trust  Thee.  Yet  I  know  too,  the  more  I 
pray  for  Thy  protection,  the  more  surely 
and  fully  I  shall  have  it.  And  therefore 
now  I  cry  out  to  Thee,  and  entreat  Thee, 
first  that  Thou  wouldest  keep  me  from 
myself,  and  from  following  any  will  but 
Thine.  Next,  I  beg  of  Thee  that,  in 
Thine  infinite  compassion,  Thou  would- 
est temper  Thy  will  to  me.     Visit  me  not, 

0  my  loving  Lord — if  it  be  not  wrong  so  to 
pray, — visit  me  not  with  those  trying 
visitations  which  saints  alone  can  bear! 
Pity  my  weakness,  and  lead  me  heaven- 
wards in  a  safe  and  tranquil  course.     Still 

1  leave  all  in  Thy  hands, — only,  if  Thou 
shalt  bring  heavier  trials  on  me,  give  me 
more  grace,  flood  me  with  the  fulness  of 
Thy  strength  and  consolation — Amen. 


j]^ot3cmbcr  tl;c  ^l;utict{)  -f  •{♦  -i-  ♦^  335 
^oD>  t\)t  ifatfjer  of  ttje  forsaken, 

the  Help  of  the  weak,  the  Sup- 
^  plier  of  the  needy,  who  hast 
diffused  and  proportioned  Th}^ 
gifts  to  body  and  soul,  in  such  sort  that 
all  may  acknowledge  and  perform  the 
joyous  duty  of  mutual  service;  who 
teachest  us  that  love  towards  the  race  of 
man  is  the  bond  of  perfectness,  and  the 
imitation  of  Thy  blessed  self;  open  our 
eyes  and  touch  our  hearts,  that  we  may 
see  and  do,  both  for  this  world  and  for 
that  which  is  to  come,  the  things  which 
belong  unto  our  peace.  Strengthen  me 
in  the  work  I  have  undertaken ;  give  me 
counsel  and  wisdom,  perseverance,  faith 
and  zeal,  and  in  Thine  own  good  time, 
and  according  to  Thy  pleasure,  prosper 
the  issue.  Pour  into  me  a  spirit  of  hu- 
mility let  nothing  be  done  but  in  devout 
obedience  to  Thy  will,  thankfulness  for 
Thine  unspeakable  mercies,  and  love  to 
Thine  adorable  Son  Christ  Jesus — Amen. 

Stntonp  2CsI)lcp  (JToopcr,  <<I?ar{  of  j^baftceburp 

(1801-1885). 


3364'  +  -f-f4.*  2r>ef  ember  t\)c  j?ir0t 
Ijou,  0  ilorD,  tDljo  commauD^ 

i  est  me  to  ask,  grant  that  I  may  ^ 
^  receive;  Thou  hast  put  me  upon 
seeking,  let  me  be  happy  in 
finding;  Thou  hast  bidden  me  knock,  1 
pray  Thee  open  unto  me.  Be  graciously 
pleased  to  direct  and  govern  all  my 
thoughts  and  actions,  that,  for  the  future, 
I  may  serve  Thee,  and  entirely  devote 
myself  to  obeying  Thee.  Accept  me,  I 
beseech  Thee,  and  draw  me  to  Thyself, 
that  1  may  henceforth  be  Thine  by  obedi- 
ence and  love,  who  am  already  all  Thine 
own,  as  Thy  creature.  Even  Thine,  O 
Lord,   who  livest  and  reignest  for  ever 

and  ever — Amen. 

^t.  3Cu0u?tinc  (354-430). 


oru,  take  m^  Itps^,  anu  s^peah 

through  them;  take  my  mind, 
and  think  through  it;  take  my 
heart,  and  set  it  on  fire — Amen. 


SDccembcr  t\)t  ^rcouD  +  +  'f'f+337 
orDt  be  \x)it\)  nxyf  spirit^  auD  DiufH 

5  in  my  heart  by  faith.  Oh,  make 
me  such  as  I  should  be  towards 
Thee,  and  such  as  Thou  mayest 
take  pleasure  in  me.  Be  with  me  every- 
where and  at  all  times,  in  all  events  and 
circumstances  of  my  life;  to  sanctify 
and  sweeten  to  me  whatever  befalls 
me;  and  never  leave  nor  forsake  me  in 
my  present  pilgrimage  here,  till  Thou 
hast  brought  me  safe  through  all  trials 
and  dangers  to  be  ever  with  Thee,  there 
to  live  in  Thy  sight  and  love,  world  with- 
out end — Amen. 

123cniamjn  lUcnh^  (1646-1724). 


tn^l)ou  tljat  rnlig^itcnfst  ctjcr^ 

man  that  cometh  into  the  world, 

enlighten   our   hearts    with  the 

brightness  of  Thy  grace,  that  we 

may  ponder  and  love  those  things  that 

are  acceptable  unto  Thee — Amen. 

^tie^V^  J^rapcr  <25oofe» 


338•^  +  •^•^•^•^•  SDcccmbrr  t\)t  ^l)irO 
^c  ^l)ou  fatiorable  unto  mr,  xntu 

ciful,  sweet,  and  gracious  Lord, 
and  grant  to  me,  Thy  poor 
needy  creature,  sometimes  at 
least  to  feel,  if  it  be  but  a  small  portion, 
of  Thy  hearty  affectionate  love;  that  my 
faith  may  become  more  strong,  my  hope 
in  Thy  goodness  may  be  increased,  and 
that  love,  once  kindled  within  me,  may 
never  fail — Amen. 


itie  me»  ilorD,  J\  pra^  ^\)tt, 

the  grace  and  virtue  of  con- 
stancy, and  unwearied  endur- 
ance, that  so  I  may  receive  with 
thanksgiving  whatever  Thy  hand  may 
send  of  calamity  or  distress  in  this  life, 
may  bear  it  patiently,  overcome  it  man- 
fully, and,  in  every  change  and  chance  of 
life  may,  with  simple  trust  and  resigna- 
tion, cast  myself  and  all  I  have  into  the 
arms  of  Thy  good  Providence — Amen, 
parabij^e  for  t'l)t  Cfjrij^tian  ^auh 


E>fccmbrr  ttie  jfouitl)  +  +  +  +  +  339 

rant  unto  110,  OD  iloro,  tl;c  spirit 

of  mutual  love  and  duty,  and, 
above  all,  of  grateful  obedience 
to  Thee;  give  us  comfort  and 
support  under  all  circumstances  of  our 
life,  and  Thy  merciful  guidance  unto  the 
end ;  that,  living  in  all  holy  and  godly  con- 
versation, we  may  be  afflicted  by  no  ad- 
versity, and  may  finally  attain  to  the  per- 
petual enjoyment  of  Thy  loving  mercy; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen, 
famc^  thinner  ( 1818- 1882). 


^Ijout  otir  tloru  anU  our  ^oD, 

our  merciful  Father  in  Heaven, 
!J1  we  entreat  Thee  with  childlike 
hearts,  give  us  in  this  world 
whatever  is  really  good  and  happy  for  us 
in  soul  and  body,  according  to  Thy  holy 
will  and  pleasure.  May  we  live  as 
Christians,  endure  with  patience,  and  at 
last  die  in  peace  and  hope,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake — Amen. 

3Iot)ann  ^u\x0ft\ii  (1641 -1686). 


340  +*  +  +  +  +  SDffcmbrr  tlje  J?iftti 
ipraU,    LoiD^  for  ®i)^   sfcrbaut 


heareth.     Grant  us  ears  to  hear, 

eyes  to  see,  wills  to  obey,  hearts 

to  love;  then  declare  what  Thou 

wilt,   reveal  what  Thou  wilt,  command 

what   Thou   wilt,    demand  what  Thou 

wilt — Amen. 

Ci)ri5tina  *IB!  0ossctti. 


external  ^oD,  make  m^  boD^  and 

soul  to  be  a  holy  temple,  puri- 
fied tbr  the  habitation  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit.  Cast  out  of  it,  O 
Lord,  all  worldly  affections,  all  covetous 
desires;  let  it  be  a  place  of  prayer  and 
holy  meditation;  of  pure  intentions,  and 
zealous  desires  of  pleasing  Thee;  so  that, 
loving  Thee  above  all  the  world,  and 
worshipping  Thee  continually  in  hum- 
blest adoration,  I  may  be  prepared  to 
glorify  Thee  to  all  eternity  in  heaven; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

^'crcmp  (OCaplac  ( 1 6 1 3- 1 667). 


SDfccmbfi*  ti)c  ^ixtl)  -f  -f  -f  -f  -^  -f  341 
rant  unto  xi^,  Sllnugl;ti?  <fi>oD, 

Thy  peace  that  passeth  under- 
standing; that  we,  amid  the 
storms  and  troubles  of  this  our 
life,  may  rest  in  Thee,  knowing  that  all 
things  are  in  Thee,  under  Thy  care,  gov- 
erned by  Thy  will,  guarded  by  Thy  love; 
so  that  with  a  quiet  heart  we  may  see  the 
storms  of  life,  the  cloud  and  the  thick 
darkness;  ever  rejoicing  to  know  that  the 
darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to 
Thee.  Guide,  guard,  and  govern  us 
even  to  the  end,  that  none  of  us  may  fail 
to  lay  hold  upon  the  immortal  life — 
Amen. 


igljtcn  oui*  Darfenr^s^t  toe  br^eccti 

Thee,  O  Lord ;  and  by  Thy  great 
mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils 
and  dangers  of  this  night ;  for  the 

love  of  Thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus 

Christ — Amen. 

^elajjian,  2C.  5^.  493. 


342  +  +  +  +  2DiCcmbcr  tl)z  ^cucut^i 


i  t^^  resign  myself  and  all  that  1  havv 


i=^fe^ 


^  unto  Thee.  I  rely  upon  Thy 
bounty  for  what  Thou  judgest 
fit  and  needful  for  me.  Thy  truth  and 
fnithfulness  is  my  best  security;  Thy 
wisdom  is  my  satisf:Ktion  in  all  events 
and  accidents ;  Thy  power  is  my  support, 
protection,  and  safeguard.  Lead  me 
whither  Thou  pleasest;  and  I  will  follow 
Thee  with  a  cheerful  heart.  1  refuse 
nothing  which  comes  from  Thy  hands, 
O  most  loving  Father.  I  submit  to  Thy 
orders,  and  hope  that  all  things  shall 
work  together  for  my  good.  And  1  trust 
in  Thy  grace,  that  I  shall  always  do  as  I 
do  now,  steadfastly  adhering  thus  unto 
Thee,  and  never  suffering  anything  that 
befalls  me  to  pull  me  away  from  this 
humble  faith  in  Thy  wise  and  almighty 
goodness — Amen. 

;$)imon  jDatricfe(  1626- 1707). 


SDecnnbcr  t\^t  €i%\)t\)  ^  ^  4.  *  +  343 
a^^  ^oDt  tEljou  ano  ^l)ou  alone 

art  all- wise  and  all-knowing!  I 
believe  that  Thou  knowest  just 
what  is  best  for  me.  I  believe 
that  Thou  lovest  me  better  than  I  love 
myself,  that  Thou  art  all-wise  in  Thy 
Providence  and  all-powerful  in  Thy  pro- 
tection. I  thank  Thee,  with  all  my 
heart,  that  Thou  hast  taken  me  out  of 
my  own  keeping,  and  hast  bidden  me  to 
put  myself  in  Thy  hands.  I  can  ask 
nothing  better  than  this,  to  be  Thy  care, 
not  my  own.  O  my  Lord,  through  Thy 
grace,  I  will  follow  Thee  whithersoever 
Thou  goest,  and  will  not  lead  the  way. 
I.  will  wait  on  Thee  for  Thy  guidance, 
and,  on  obtaining  it,  I  will  act  in  sim- 
plicity and  without  fear.  And  I  promise 
that  1  will  not  be  impatient,  if  at  any  time 
I  am  kept  by  Thee  in  darkness  and  per- 
plexity; nor  will  I  complain  or  fret  if  I 
come  into  any  misfortune  or  anxiety — 
Amen. 


344  4-  -f  -f  -f  •!•  -f  iiDfcfmUrr  tijt  jpmtij 

(>3ot),  tl)r  J?atl)fi'  of  tiigljt^,  from 

whom  comelh  down  every  good 
and  perfect  gilt;  mercifully  look 
upon  our  frailty  and  infirmity, 
and  grant  us  such  health  of  body  as  Thou 
knowest  to  be  needful  for  us;  that,  both 
in  our  bodies  and  souls,  we  may  ever- 
more serve  Thee  with  all  our  strength 
and   might ;    through  Jesus   Christ   our 

Lord — Amen. 

Irritate  5!)rtJotion;tf,  1560. 


f  i^^  <fi>ou  our  jFatljer,  to^o  tjo^t  ex- 
hort us  to  pray,  and  who  dost 
'iM  grant  what  we  ask,  if  only,  when 
we  ask,  we  live  a  better  life; 
hear  me,  who  am  trembling  in  this  dark- 
ness, and  stretch  forth  Thy  hand  unto 
me;  hold  forth  Thy  light  before  me;  re- 
call me  from  my  wanderings;  and,  Thou 
being  my  Guide,  may  I  be  restored  to 
myself  and  to  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ 

— Amen. 

;^t.  2Cu0uj^tme  (354-430). 


l^ol^  anti  lotiing  ifatljcr^  tofto^e 

mercies  are  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting,  we  thank  Thee  that 
Thy  children  can  flee  for  refuge 
in  their  afflictions  to  the  blessed  certainty 
of  Thy  love.  From  every  grief  that  bur- 
dens our  spirits,  from  the  sense  of  soli- 
tude and  loss,  from  the  doubt  and  faint- 
ing of  the  soul  in  its  trouble,  we  turn  to 
Thee.  Thou  knowest  our  frame,  Thou 
rememberest  that  we  are  dust.  Be  Thou 
our  Strength  and  Deliverer;  in  our  great 
need  be  Thou  our  Helper;  pour  Thy  con- 
solations into  our  hearts,  and  let  the  gos- 
pel of  Thy  beloved  Son  minister  comfort 
and  peace  to  our  souls — Amen. 

i^cnrp  W,  ifootc. 


^oti  aimigl)t^^  iJDlio  to  t\)tm 

that   have   no   might  increasest 
strength,    strengthen   us   to  do 
and  suffer  Thy  good   will  and 
pleasure;  through  Jesus  Christ — Amen. 


346  4-  4-  4.  ♦  4.  HDfccmbrr  t\)t  €\t\)mt\) 
^oD,  t\)t  Creator  of  bottj  0um^ 


mer  and  winter,  who  causest 
light  to  shine  out  of  the  thick 
gloom,  and  bringest  good  out  of 
evil;  give  us  grace  so  to  flee  what  Thou 
forbiddest,  that  we  may  cast  aside  the 
works  of  darkness,  and  so  to  choose 
what  Thou  commandest,  that  we  may 
be  children  of  light;  but,  since  darkness 
and  light  obey  Thee,  give  all  the  mes- 
sengers of  Thy  Providence  charge  over 
us,  that,  serving  Thee  in  peace  and 
thankfulness,  we  may  be  brought  through 
humility  to  serve  Thee  in  glory — Amen. 


o0t  gracious:  ^oD,  to  knolxi  auD 

love  whose  will   is   righteous- 

;^^i  ness,   enlighten  our  souls  with 

the  brightness  of  Thy  presence, 

that  we  may  both  know  Thy  will,  and 

be  enabled  to  perform  it— Amen. 

0oman  ^^rcliiarp. 


SDccembcr  t})t  ^tDclftt)  4-  4.  +  -f  4.  347 
^o0t  lotiiug  ilorD,  31  offer  mv 

whole  self  unto  Thee.  Take,  I 
pray  Thee,  into  the  hands  of 
Thine  unspeakable  pity,  both 
my  soul  and  body,  my  senses,  words, 
and  actions;  vouchsafe  in  all  things  so 
to  direct  and  govern  me,  that  I  may  ever 
flee  every  occasion  of  sin,  and  may  so 
constantly  cleave  to  Thee  and  to  Thy 
commandments,  that  neither  life  nor 
death,  nor  anything  which  may  befall 
me,  may  separate  me  from  Thee — Amen, 
^rcajjucp  of  ©c\jotion,  1869. 


Imtgljt^  ^ot!^  Inljo  Ijas^t  planteu 

the   Day-star   in    the    heavens, 

and,   scattering  the  night,  dost 

restore  morning  to  the  world  ; 

fill   us,    we    beseech    Thee,    with    Thy 

mercy,  so  that,  Thou  being  our  Enlight- 

ener,  all  the  darkness  of  our  sins  may  be 

dispersed,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 

— Amen. 

;t>arum  "^PrctJiarp,  3t.  5D.  1085. 


34B  -f  +  4-  *  SDtccmbcr  t\)t  ^l;irtentt^ 
0ltiiigl)tv'    ^oU,   jfdit\)tt    anti 

Lord  of  all  the  creatures,  who 
^iM  hast  disposed  all  things  and  all 

chances  so  as  may  best  magnify 
Thy  mercy,  bringing  good  out  of  evil;  I 
most  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  give  me 
wisdom  from  above,  that  I  may  adore 
Thee  and  admire  Thy  ways  and  foot- 
steps, which  are  in  the  great  deep  and 
not  to  be  searched  out;  teach  me  to  sub- 
mit to  Thy  Providence  in  all  things,  to 
be  content  in  all  changes  of  person  and 
condition,  to  be  temperate  in  prosperity, 
and  to  read  my  duty  in  the  lines  of  Thy 
mercy;  and  in  adversity  to  be  meek,  pa- 
tient, and  resigned ;  and  to  look  through 
the  cloud,  that  I  may  wait  for  the  conso= 
lation  of  the  Lord ;  in  the  meantime  doing 
my  duty  with  an  unwearied  diligence, 
and  an  undisturbed  resolution,  being 
strengthened  with  the  spirit  of  the  inner 
man;  through  Jesus   Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

3!ercm)a  (3CapIor  ( 1 6 1 3- 1 667). 


s>rccmbci*  tl)t  i?ourtccnttj  -f  «i»  -i-  •!•  349 


tn^ljou  titbuie  ^pitit,  let  me  finU 

my  strength  in  Thee.  I  need 
Thee,  that  I  may  be  strong 
everywhere,  i  long  to  be  inde- 
pendent of  all  circumstances,  alike  of  the 
cloud  and  of  the  sunshine.  I  want  a 
power  to  save  me  from  sinking  in  de- 
spondency, and  to  rescue  me  from  soar- 
ing i.i  pride.  I  want  both  a  pillar  of  fire 
and  a  pillar  of  cloud;  a  refuge  from  the 
night  of  adversity,  and  a  shield  from  the 
day  of  prosperity.  I  can  find  them  in 
Thee.  Thou  hast  proved  Thy  power 
both  over  the  night  and  over  the  day. 
Come  into  my  heart,  and  Thy  power 
shall  be  my  power.  I  shall  be  victorious 
over  all  circumstances,  at  home  in  all 
scenes,  restful  in  all  fortunes.  1  shall 
have  power  to  tread  upon  scorpions,  and 
they  shall  do  me  no  hurt;  the  world  shall 
be  mine  when  Thy  Spirit  is  in  me — 
Amen. 


350  -h  -r  -i-  -i-  -i-  w>tct\nhttt^t  jfitttmtl) 
]!LoiD  m^  ^oD,  be  not  ^Ijou  far 

from  me;  my  God,  have  regard 
^  to  help  me;  for  there  have  risen 

up  against  me  sundry  thoughts, 
and  great  fears,  afflicting  my  soul.  How 
shall  I  pass  through  unhurt  ?  how  shall  1 
break  them  to  pieces  ?  This  is  my  hope, 
my  one  only  consolation,  to  flee  unto 
Thee  in  every  tribulation,  to  trust  in 
Thee,  to  call  upon  Thee  from  my  ijimost 
heart,  and  to  wait  patiently  for  Thy  con- 
solation— Amen, 


aimtsl)t)?   anti   mo0t  merciful 

God,  of  Thy  bountiful  goodness 
keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from 
all  things  that  may  hurt  us;  that 
we,  being  ready  both  in  body  and  soul, 
may  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things 
which  Thou  commandest;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

<iBciasian,  %.  3B.  492, 


Wtttmhtt  t\)t  ^imcntl)  •{•  +  +  *+351 
Imtglit^  tlorti   our   ^oD^  Direct 

our  steps  into  the  way  of  peace, 
and  strengthen  our  hearts  to 
obey  Thy  commands;  may  the 
Day-spring  visit  us  from  on  high,  and 
give  light  to  those  who  sit  in  darkness 
and  the  shadow  of  death ;  that  they  may 
adore  Thee  for  Thy  mercy,  follow  Thee 
for  Thy  truth,  desire  Thee  for  Thy  sweet- 
ness, who  art  the  blessed  Lord  God  of 
Israel — Amen. 

?tncient  Collect. 


^oD  of  patience  antj  consolation, 

give  us  such  good-will,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  with  free  hearts 
we  may  love  and  serve  Thee  and 
our  brethren;  and,  having  thus  the  mind 
of  Christ,  may  begin  heaven  on  earth, 
and  exercise  ourselves  therein  till  that  day 
when  heaven  where  love  abideth  shall 
seem  no  strange  habitation  to  us.  For 
Jesus  Christ's  sake— Amen. 

€\)vmma  <5.  Ro?itfetti, 


352  -^  •!•  +  2E>ecembci:  t\)t  S^ctientccntlj 


Itttigljt^  anU  merciful  ^otJt  toljo 

art  the  Strength  of  the  weak, 
the  Refreshment  of  the  weary, 
the  Comfort  of  the  sad,  the  Help 
of  the  tempted,  the  Life  of  the  dying,  the 
God  of  patience  and  of  all  consolation; 
Thou  knowest  full  well  the  inner  weak- 
ness of  our  nature,  hqw  we  tremble  and 
quiver  before  pain,  and  cannot  bear  the 
cross  without  Thy  Divine  help  and  sup- 
port. Help  me,  then,  O  eternal  and  pity- 
ing God,  help  me  to  possess  my  soul  in 
patience,  to  maintain  unshaken  hope  in 
Thee,  to  keep  that  childlike  trust  which 
feels  a  Father's  heart  hidden  beneath  the 
cross  ;  so  shall  1  be  strengthened  with 
power  according  to  Thy  glorious  might, 
in  all  patience  and  long-suffering;  I  shall 
be  enabled  to  endure  pain  and  tempta- 
tion, and,  in  the  very  depth  of  my  suf- 
fering, to  praise  Thee  with  a  joyful  heart. 
— Amen. 

3lobann  Jlt^abcrmann  { 1 5 1 6- 1 590). 


SDcccmbcr  t\)t  €i%^tttnt\)  +  ♦  -r  •!•  353 
tcmal  !ligl)t,  before  tol^om  all 

darkness  is  light,  and,  in  com- 
parison with  whom,  every  other 
light  is  but  darkness!  May  it 
please  Thee  to  send  forth  Thy  light  and 
Thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead  us.  Purify, 
we  pray  Thee,  our  souls  from  all  impure 
imaginations,  that  Thy  most  beautiful 
and  holy  image  may  be  again  renewed 
within  us,  and,  by  contemplating  Thy 
glorious  perfections,  we  may  feel  daily 
improved  within  us  that  Divine  simili- 
tude, the  perfection  whereof  we  hope 
will  at  last  make  us  forever  happy  in  that 
full  and  beatific  vision  we  aspire  after. 
Till  this  most  blessed  day  break,  and  the 
shadows  fly  away,  let  Thy  Spirit  be  con- 
tinually with  us,  and  may  we  feel  the 
powerful  effects  of  Thy  Divine  grace  con- 
stantly directing  and  supporting  our  steps ; 
that  all  our  endeavors,  throughout  the 
whole  remaining  part  of  our  lives,  may 
serve  to  promote  the  honor  of  Thy  blessed 
Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord — 

Amen. 

IJtobm  Hcigbton  (i6i  1-1684), 


354  +  +  -i-  +  SDrccmbcr  tlje  Jl^inctecmlj 
5i5lc0s;cD  §lorD,  \x)\)o  Jiast  com^^ 

manded  us  to  love  one  another, 
grant  us  grace  that,  having  re- 
ceived Thine  undeserved  bounty, 
we  may  love  every  one  in  Thee  and  for 
Thee.  We  implore  Thy  clemency  for 
all  ;  but  especially  for  the  friends  whom 
Thy  love  has  given  to  us.  Love  Thou 
them,  O  Thou  Fountain  of  love,  and 
make  them  to  love  Thee  with  all  their 
heart,  that  they  may  will,  and  speak,  and 
do  those  things  only  which  are  pleasing 

to  Thee — Amen. 

;§)t.  2tnselm  (1033-1 109). 


rant  iis?^  ^  i-orD^  to  pu$&  tljtg 

day  in  gladness  and  peace,  with- 
out stumbling  and  without  stain ; 
that,  reaching  the  eventide  vic- 
torious over  all  temptation,  we  may 
praise  Thee,  the  eternal  God,  who  art 
blessed,  and  dost  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end — Amen. 

Hao3arabic,  before  2t»  55.  700. 


Wtttmhtt  tl)t  ^mtntittl)  ♦  *  -f  -f  355 

^^  <fi>olJt  bc0toU)  upon  u0  0uc{; 

confidence,    such    peace,    such 

happiness    in    Thee,    that   Thy 

will  may  always  be   dearer  to 

us  than  our  own  will,  and  Thy  pleasure 

than  our  own  pleasure.     All  that  Thou 

givest  is  Thy  free  gift  to  us,  all  that  Thou 

takest  away  Thy  grace  to  us.     Be  Thou 

thanked  for  all,  praised  for  all,  loved  for 

all  ;  through    Jesus   Christ    our   Lord — 

Amen. 

CbnjJtina  45.  f^z^ettu 


m  3llmigt)t^  <S>ou,  toljo  alone  cnmt 

order  the  unruly  wills  and  affec- 
^  tions  of  sinful  men,  grant  unto 
Thy  people,  that  they  may  love 
the  thing  which  Thou  commandest,  and 
desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise; 
that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may 
surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys 
are  to  be  found  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

<5ela?ian  ;^acramentar?,  K,  ©.  492. 
^itereO  m  1662. 


356  •^  •^  ♦^  SE^ccfmbci' tijir  ®U)cn£p.ftr5t 
Irite  tlTl)^  blr00cti  name,  0^  iloiUt 

upon  my  heart,  there  to  remain 
so  indelibly  engraven,  that  no 
prosperity,  no  adversity  shall 
ever  move  me  from  Thy  love.  Be  Thou 
to  me  a  strong  Tower  of  defence,  a  Com- 
forter in  tribulation,  a  Deliverer  in  dis- 
tress, a  very  present  Help  in  trouble,  and 
a  Guide  to  heaven  through  the  many 
temptations  and  dangers  of  this  life — 
Amen. 


niarge  our  ^oulsi  tottlj  a  Ditiine 

charity,  that  we  may  hope  all 
things,  endure  all  things;  and 
become  messengers  of  Thy  heal- 
ing mercy  to  the  grievances  and  infirmities 
of  men.  In  all  things  attune  our  hearts 
to  the  holiness  and  harmony  of  Thy 
idngdom.  And  hasten  the  time  when 
Thy  kingdom  shall  come,  and  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven— 

Amen. 

famcj^  .f^artmeau» 


HPrccmbcr tlje  CE^UDcnt^s^rcouD  -f  -i-  357 
0  ^Ijou  ntakcst  t\)t  outgoings  of 

the  morning  and  evening  to  re- 
joice, so  lift  up  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance  upon  us,  and  make 
us  glad  with  the  tokens  of  Thy  love.  Be 
Thou  with  us,  O  Lord,  and  let  Thy  grace 
follow  us  this  day,  and  all  the  days  of 
our  life.  Be  Thou  our  Guide  unto  death, 
in  death  our  Comfort,  and,  after  death, 
our  Portion  and  Happiness  everlasting — 
Amen. 

'23enfamin  %tnk^. 


^  ^oU,   tDl)o  art  t\)t  aiuttjor  of 

peace  and  Lover  of  concord,  in 
'!M  knowledge    of  whom  standeth 

our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is 
perfect  freedom ;  defend  us  Thy  humble 
servants  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies, 
that  we,  surely  trusting  in  Thy  defence, 
may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adver- 
saries, through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord — Amen. 

t(5cia?ian  ^acramcntarp,  '?C.  55.  494 


358  •^  ♦^  •^  2r>cccmbcr  tlje  (KiJDcut^ >tl;iiD 


Imigljt^  (Sou,  (3ittt  of  all  gootj, 

who  hast  given,  above  all  Thy 

gifts,  the  crowning  mercy  that 

we  are  called  in  Christ  Jesus  to 

know   and   love   and    serve    Thee,    we 

would  bring  Thee  thanks  and  praises  for 

the  Divine  Light  which  reveals  the  heart 

of  grace   in   Thy  leading   of  souls  and 

peoples.     Help  us  to  rise  to  a  fit  gratitude 

for  the  overrunning  blessings  which  Thou 

givest  ever,  even  to  the  darkest  lot  and 

life, — the  temporal  felicities,   the  Divine 

comforts,    the   eternal   hopes.     That  all 

things  are  of  Thy  mercy,  by  Thy  mercy, 

and    in    Thy    mercy,    we  thank  Thee. 

Make  us  to  sing  Thy  song  in  the  light, 

and  in  the  night  to  touch  Thy  hand  and 

be  at  peace.     Grant,  we  pray,  with  all 

other  blessings,  Thy  best  gifts,  thankful 

and  trustful  hearts,  that  Thou  mayest  be 

our    Lord    and     King    for   evermore — 

Amen. 

i^enrp  I©,  ifoote. 


HDccrmbcr  tl)0  (irU3cnti,vfourtlj  +  +  359 


ur  J^raticnl^  i?atl)cr  toe  rcfotcr  in 

the   blessed   communion    of  all 
^S^  Thy  saints,  wherein  Thou  givest 

us  also  to  have  part.  We  re- 
member before  Thee  all  who  have  de- 
parted this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  love,  and 
especially  those  most  dear  to  us.  We 
thank  Thee  for  our  present  fellowship 
with  them,  for  our  common  hope,  and 
for  the  promise  of  future  joy.  Oh,  let  the 
cloud  of  witnesses,  the  innumerable  com- 
pany of  those  who  have  gone  before,  and 
entered  into  rest,  be  to  us  for  an  ex- 
ample of  godly  life,  and  even  now  may 
we  be  refreshed  with  their  joy ;  that  so 
with  patience  we  may  run  the  race  that 
yet  remains  before  us,  looking  unto  Jesus 
the  author  and  finisher  of  our  f^iith ;  and 
obtain  an  entrance  into  the  everlasting 
kingdom,  the  glorious  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  with  them  ever  worship  and 
adore  Thy  glorious  Name,  world  without 
end — Amen. 

'iBoofe  of  l^raperj^,  1851. 


jlmtg^t^  ^oDt  toe  gitie  ^Ijee 

thanks  for  the  mighty  yearning 
of  the  human  heart  for  the  com- 
ing of  a  Saviour,  and  the  con- 
stant promise  of  Thy  Word  that  He  was 
to  come.  In  our  own  souls  we  repeat 
the  humble  sighs  and  panting  aspirations 
of  ancient  men  and  ages,  and  own  that 
our  souls  are  in  darkness  and  infirmity 
without  faith  in  Him  who  comes  to  bring 
God  to  man  and  man  to  God.  We  bless 
Thee  for  the  tribute  that  we  can  pay  to 
Him  from  our  very  sense  of  need  and  de- 
pendence, and  that  our  own  hearts  can 
so  answer  from  their  wilderness,  the  cry, 
"Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord."  In 
us  the  rough  places  are  to  be  made 
smooth,  the  crooked  straight,  the  moun- 
tains of  pride  brought  low,  and  the  val- 
leys of  despondency  lifted  up.  O  God, 
prepare  Thou  the  way  in  us  now,  and 
may  we  welcome  anew  Thy  Holy  Child. 
Hosanna!  blessed  be  he  who  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord — Amen. 

.^amucl  <©!50OOD,  i862. 


llorUt  tDljo  t)a0t  breat^eD  into 

me  the  breath  of  life,  and  endued 
me  with  an  immortal  spirit, 
which  looks  up  unto  Thee,  and 
remembers  it  is  made  after  Thine  own 
image,  behold  with  grace  and  favor  the 
ardent  desires  which  are  in  mine  heart, 
to  recover  a  perfect  likeness  of  Thee. 
Endue  me  with  more  contentcdness  in 
what  is  present,  and  less  solicitude  about 
what  is  future;  with  a  patient  mind  to 
submit  to  any  loss  of  what  I  have,  or  to 
any  disappointment  of  what  I  expect. 
Fill  me,  O  Lord,  with  the  knowledge  of 
Thy  will,  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  un- 
derstanding. Fill  me  with  goodness, 
and  the  fruits  of  righteousness.  And  fill 
me  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  believing 
that  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me  nor  for- 
sake me,  but  make  me  perfect,  stablish, 
strengthen,  settle  me,  and  be  my  God 
for  ever  and  ever;  my  Guide  even  unto 
death — Amen. 

;§)imon  ]^atncfe  ( 1 026- 1 707). 


362  +  HDfcrmbfr  tljc  tJTiJUfntv^s^ebfntJ) 
ractou0  tlort),  in  totjom  are  latD 

up  all  the  treasures  of  knowl- 
edge and  wisdom,  direct  me  in 
the  ways  of  life;  remove  from 
me  the  ways  of  death.  Give  me  a  soft 
and  meek  spirit,  that  1  may  help  the  suc- 
corless,  and  comfort  the  comfortless.  O 
my  dear  Lord,  pardon  me  for  the  neglect 
of  this  duty,  and  make  me  to  redeem  the 
time  with  a  cheerful  constancy — Amen. 
(SLht  penitent  pilorim,  1641. 


r  rntrcat  ®l)v  mrrc^  tDttli  otir 

whole  heart,  that,  as  Thou  de- 
fendest  us  against  things  adverse 
to  the  body,  so  Thou  wilt  set 
us  free  from  the  enemies  of  the  soul; 
and,  as  Thou  grantest  us  to  rejoice  in 
outward  tranquillity,  so  vouchsafe  to  us 
Thine  inward  peace  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

Heonnic  .^acramcntarp,  ?C.  5^.  440. 


HDrcrmbei*  tt)e  StoentMigljt^  •^  ^  363 
(fiioU)  iubo   t)a0t   enkinDled   in 

i  the  holy  bosoms  of  all  Thy 
^  saints  so  great  an  ardor  of  faith, 
that  they  despised  all  bodily 
pains,  while  hastening  with  all  earnest- 
ness to  Thee,  the  Author  of  life;  hear 
our  prayers,  and  grant  that  the  hateful 
sweetness  of  sin  may  wax  faint  in  us, 
and  we  may  glow  with  the  infused 
warmth  of  love  for  Thee;  through  Thy 
mercy,  O  our  God,  who  art  blessed, 
and  dost  live,  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end — Amen. 

JlBo3arabic,  before  2t.  51^.  700. 


!lorD  m^  ^oDi  perfect  us?  tn 

such  patience  that  we  may  be 

in  no  haste  to  escape  from  toil  or 

loneliness  or  suffering;  yet  ever 

in  haste  to  serve  Thee,  to  please  Thee, 

and,  when  Thou  wilt,  to  go  home  to 

Thy  blessed  Presence — Amen. 


364  *i-  -^  SDcccmbcr  tlje  ®U3nu^  nintl) 
|l)»  (3ot> !  bcljolD  m^   grief  anti 

care.  Fain  would  I  serve  Thee 
with  a  glad  and  cheerful  counte- 
nance, but  I  cannot  do  it.  How- 
ever much  I  fight  and  struggle  against 
my  sadness,  I  am  too  weak  for  this  sore 
conflict.  Help  me  in  my  weakness,  O 
Thou  mighty  God  !  and  give  me  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  refresh  and  comfort  me  in 
my  sorrow.  Amid  all  my  fears  and 
griefs  I  yet  know  that  I  am  Thine  in  life 
and  death,  and  that  nothing  can  really 
part  me  from  Thee;  neither  things  pres- 
ent, nor  things  to  come,  neither  trial,  nor 
fear,  nor  pain.  And  therefore,  O  Lord, 
I  will  still  trust  in  Thy  grace.  Thou  wilt 
not  send  me  away  unheard.  Sooner  or 
later  Thou  wilt  lift  this  burden  from  my 
heart,  and  put  a  new  song  in  my  lips: 
and  I  will  praise  Thy  goodness,  and 
thank  and  serve  Thee  here  and  for  ever- 
more— Amen. 

^,  .^cbcret3  (1584-1639). 


lS^tttmhtttl)ttL\)inictl)  -f  -f  -f  -f  ♦§•  365 
jcabrnl^    anti    etrmal    jfatljcr, 

Source  of  iill  being,  from  whom 
I  spring,  unto  whom  I  shall  re- 
return, — Thine  1  shall  ever  be. 
Thou  wilt  call  me  unto  Thyself  when  my 
hour  comes.  Blessed  shall  1  then  be  if  I 
can  say,  "  I  have  fought  a  good  fight." 
I  fear  not  death,  O  Father  of  life ;  for  death 
is  not  eternal  sleep;  it  is  the  transition 
to  a  new  life,  a  moment  of  glorious  trans- 
formation, an  ascension  towards  Thee. 
How  could  that  be  an  evil  that  cometh 
from  Thy  hand,  when  Thou  art  the  All- 
good  !  Lord  of  life  and  death,  I  am  in 
Thy  hand;  do  unto  me  as  Thou  deemest 
fit;  for  what  Thou  dost  is  well  done. 
When  Thou  didst  call  me  from  nothing 
into  life.  Thou  didst  will  my  happiness; 
when  Thou  callest  me  away  from  life, 
will  my  happiness  be  less  Thy  care  ? 
No,  no,  Thou  art  love,  and  whosoever 
dwells  in  love,  dwells  in  Thee,  O  Lord, 
and  Thou  in  him — Amen. 

^einxich  €?cbofthe  (i  771-1848). 


366  •!•  -f  -i-  ^  HE>f cember  t^r  Cljirt^fir^t 


jo0t  gracious?  ^oD,  totjo  tjas^t  been 

infinitely  merciful  to  us,  not 
only  in  the  year  past,  but 
through  all  the  years  of  our  life, 
be  pleased  to  accept  our  most  unfeigned 
thanks  for  Thine  innumerable  blessings 
to  us;  graciously  pardoning  the  manifold 
sins  and  infirmities  of  our  life  past,  and 
bountifully  bestowing  upon  us  all  those 
graces  and  virtues,  which  may  render  us 
acceptable  to  Thee.  And,  every  year 
which  Thou  shall  be  pleased  to  add  to  our 
lives,  add  also,  we  humbly  implore  Thee, 
more  strength  to  our  faith,  more  ardor  to 
our  love,  and  a  greater  perfection  to  our 
obedience;  and  grant  that,  in  a  humble 
sincerity  and  constant  perseverance,  we 
may  serve  Thee  most  faithfully  the  re- 
mainder of  our  lives,  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake — Amen. 

Cf)arte«  i^o\w  (i  661-1745). 


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